Chris Johnson
About Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson serves as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at WellSaid Labs, where he leads a team focused on developing advanced synthetic voice technology. He has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held various roles at companies such as Microsoft, Hyperfish, and LiveTiles.
Current Role at WellSaid Labs
Chris Johnson serves as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at WellSaid Labs, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to developing advanced synthetic voice technology that achieves human parity through artificial intelligence. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and enhancing product offerings within the company.
Previous Experience at Leadr
Before joining WellSaid Labs, Chris Johnson worked as the Chief Product Technology Officer at Leadr from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure in Seattle, Washington, he contributed to the development and management of product strategies that align with the company's vision and goals.
Background in Technology Leadership
Chris Johnson has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held various roles at Microsoft Corp. over a decade. His positions included Senior Technical Product Manager for SharePoint and Group Product Manager for Office 365. He also served as a Senior Consultant, Program Manager, and held other roles that contributed to his expertise in software engineering and product management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Acquisitions
Chris co-founded Hyperfish Inc., an enterprise SaaS software startup, which was acquired by LiveTiles in 2018. He served as Co-Founder and CTO of Hyperfish from 2015 to 2019. His experience also includes serving on the Board of Directors at Hubb, which was acquired by Intrado, showcasing his involvement in successful tech ventures.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Chris Johnson earned a Bachelor of Computer Science from Victoria University of Wellington, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and technology leadership, specializing in cloud software engineering and SaaS development.