Chris F.
About Chris F.
Chris F. serves as the Head of Content, Brand Marketing, and Communications at Modern Treasury. With a background in banking and payment strategies, he transitioned from journalism to a leadership role in content and brand marketing, bringing diverse experience from various companies including Wells Fargo and Tria Beauty.
Work at Modern Treasury
Chris F. currently serves as the Head of Content, Brand Marketing, and Communications at Modern Treasury, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the company's content strategy and brand messaging. Prior to this, he worked as the Manager of Brand and Content at Modern Treasury from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to the development of the company's marketing initiatives.
Experience at Wells Fargo
Chris F. has significant experience at Wells Fargo, where he held multiple roles. He served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy for 8 months in 2020, and prior to that, he was Vice President of Payments, Virtual Solutions, and Innovation from 2018 to 2020 for 2 years. He also worked as Assistant Vice President in the same division from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Wells Fargo provided him with extensive knowledge in banking and payment strategies.
Education and Expertise
Chris F. has a strong educational background. He earned a Master of Arts in English and Journalism from California State University - East Bay from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Mills College, completed in 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Professional Sequence in Graphic Design from UC Berkeley Extension in 2012. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in content and brand marketing.
Background in Communications
Before transitioning to brand marketing, Chris F. worked in various communications roles. He was a Communications Consultant at Beyond the Arc, Inc. from 2015 to 2016 and served as Customer Communications Manager at Tria Beauty from 2013 to 2014. His early career included positions such as Editorial Assistant and Contributor at Diablo Custom Publishing and Code Administrator at NCC Group, which helped him develop a comprehensive skill set in communications.
Contributions to Payment Systems
Chris F. has engaged in discussions regarding the adoption of faster payment systems globally. He has analyzed the history of US payments and the transition to real-time transactions. His writings explore the impact of real-time payments on the future of money movement and the shift from batch to real-time payment processing. He has also participated in webinars focused on modernizing payment systems.