Chris Bahr
About Chris Bahr
Chris Bahr is the Vice President Americas at Matterport, based in Sunnyvale, California. He has extensive experience in software sales, marketing, and leadership roles, having previously worked at IBM and Mu Sigma Inc.
Current Position at Matterport
Chris Bahr is the Vice President Americas at Matterport, a position he has held since October 2019. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Chris is responsible for overseeing business operations and revenue generation across the Americas. Matterport is known for its 3D capture technology, and Chris's role is crucial in expanding its market footprint in this region.
Previous Role at Mu Sigma Inc.
Before joining Matterport, Chris Bahr was Geography Head at Mu Sigma Inc., where he worked from 2018 to 2019. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, he managed geographic expansion and operations within key markets. Mu Sigma Inc. is known for its analytics and data science solutions, and Chris's role involved leveraging these solutions to drive business growth.
Leadership Experience at IBM
Chris Bahr has held multiple leadership roles at IBM, spanning a career of 20 years from 1997 to 2017. Positions include Vice President, Global Kenexa and Smarterworkforce; Vice President, Software Sales and Marketing, Midwest; and Director, Software Korea. His extensive experience at IBM also includes roles focused on product lifecycle management, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and global sales programs.
Education and Early Career
Chris Bahr holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, completed between 1992 and 1994. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Vermont, earned between 1985 and 1989. Additionally, he has international academic experience from the Institute for European Studies in Vienna, Austria.
International Experience
Chris Bahr has significant international experience, particularly with his tenure as Director of Software Korea at IBM from 2009 to 2011. This role involved managing software sales and marketing operations within the Korean market, offering Chris a comprehensive understanding of the global technology landscape.