Chris Allan
About Chris Allan
Chris Allan serves as the GTM Regional Payments Lead at Podium, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on strategic payments opportunities. His previous roles include positions at Skipio, Avetta, and Mister Car Wash, among others, contributing to his expertise in fintech and account management.
Work at Podium
Chris Allan has served as the GTM Regional Payments Lead at Podium since 2021. In this role, he has focused on spearheading strategic payments opportunities, which include integrations, partnerships, and expansion initiatives. He has directed the go-to-market strategy for a new Fintech product developed in collaboration with Stripe. His efforts have contributed to advancing product adoption and growth through direct customer engagement.
Previous Experience
Before joining Podium, Chris Allan held several positions in various companies. He worked as an Account Executive at Skipio for four months in 2018. He then transitioned to Avetta, where he served as a Business Implementation Analyst from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Supervisor at Mister Car Wash from 2014 to 2016. He also worked at Arellia as an Experience and Design Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and served as a Strategic Account Executive at ZipBooks for three months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Chris Allan studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Finance in 2018. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he applies in his current role and previous positions. His expertise includes strategic payments, product adoption, and customer engagement.
Achievements
In 2021, Chris Allan qualified for the Presidents Club as a top contributor, recognizing his significant contributions to his organization. His work has focused on enhancing product adoption and growth, demonstrating his effectiveness in driving business success through strategic initiatives.