Chris Cross
About Chris Cross
Chris Cross serves as the Sr. Director of Business Development at Turnitin and iThenticate, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in business development across various companies and has played a significant role in enhancing Turnitin's global presence and product offerings.
Work at Turnitin
Chris Cross has served as the Sr. Director of Business Development at Turnitin and iThenticate since 2013. In this role, he has focused on expanding the global reach of Turnitin's products, which are utilized in over 100 countries. He played a key role in the development and promotion of Turnitin for Admissions, a tool designed to assist admissions professionals in identifying plagiarism and unoriginal content.
Previous Experience
Before his current position at Turnitin, Chris Cross held various roles in business development. He worked as the Chief Business Development Officer at newMentor for six months in 2011. Prior to that, he was the General Manager for iThenticate and Turnitin for Admissions at Turnitin from 2012 to 2013. His earlier experience includes serving as VP of Business Development and Publisher Channel Management at Aplia Inc. from 2001 to 2005, and as VP of Business Development at Thomson Learning Solutions - Cengage Learning from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Chris Cross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where he studied Management Information Systems, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and strategic growth.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Chris Cross has been instrumental in the success of iThenticate, a leading solution in plagiarism detection for the research and publishing markets. His contributions have significantly impacted the expansion and effectiveness of Turnitin's offerings, enhancing the company's reputation in the education and publishing sectors.