Chris Donnelly
About Chris Donnelly
Chris Donnelly serves as the Head of Sales at Synctera, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and consulting within the financial services and fintech sectors, with a strong focus on digital banking strategies.
Work at Synctera
Chris Donnelly has served as the Head of Sales at Synctera since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies that align with the evolving landscape of digital banking. His position is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he leverages his expertise to enhance Synctera's service offerings and foster partnerships with financial institutions.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Synctera, Chris Donnelly held various positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Morgan Keegan & Co Inc as an Institutional Equity Sales representative from 2006 to 2010. Following this, he spent one year at Macquarie Group in a similar role. He later joined Ridgeway Partners as a Consultant from 2015 to 2016, and then served as a Senior Sales Executive for Digital Banking Solutions at Finastra from 2016 to 2020. Most recently, he worked at Sensibill as a Growth Enterprise from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Chris Donnelly studied Political Science and Government at Bowdoin College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2005. He also attended Canton High School from 1997 to 2001. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of digital banking strategies and the ability to guide financial institutions through innovation and collaboration with fintech companies.
Sales Strategy and Partnerships
Donnelly possesses expertise in fostering partnerships between traditional financial institutions and fintech companies. He has been instrumental in driving sales strategies that enhance service offerings and align with the needs of the digital banking landscape. His approach emphasizes collaboration and innovation, enabling financial institutions to adapt to changing market demands.