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Chris Birrell

Investor

Managing Partner at Func Ventures, Llc

Greater Kuala Lumpur

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456 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ken ChenaultunlockedChris: together at IBM (1998–2000)
×5Chris: together at Founder Institute
×2Chris: together at E2Open
×3Chris: together at ABB

About

Holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MBA, with over 20 years working at software vendors and 20+ years living in South-East Asia. Has held CTO and SVP positions and been involved in four software company exits totaling over USD$6B.

Experience

  1. Func VenturesFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentMalaysia
  2. VNTR CapitalChapter Director for Kuala Lumpurcurrent2024 — presentGreater Kuala Lumpur
  3. Founder InstituteChapter Director for Malaysiacurrent2022 — presentMalaysia
  4. planet6 technologiesCo-founder and Board Directorcurrent2020 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  5. TechStrait Management Pte. Ltd.Managing Director2019 — 2022Singapore
  6. SymantecSenior VP of Information Technology2017 — 2019Singapore
  7. SymantecSenior VP, Integration Management Office2016 — 2017Singapore
  8. Blue Coat Systems acquired by SymantecCIO at Blue Coat Systems (acquired)2012 — 2016Singapore
  9. ABBGeneral Manager, Technical Services2012Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  10. ABBGeneral Manager Mincom Malaysia (Acquired)2009 — 2012Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  11. E2openVP Asia Operations2002 — 2008Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  12. The Software GridChief Software Architect and Founder2001 — 2002
  13. Crosby (Formerly Techpacific Capital Limited)Chief Technology Officer2000 — 2001
  14. IBMDirector Professional Services1999 — 2000Austin, Texas, United States
  15. IBMDirector Professional Services at Dascom (Acquired)1997 — 1999Austin, Texas, United States
  16. iMagicChief Technology Officer1996 — 1997
  17. Hong Kong Jockey ClubProgram Director1994 — 1996

Skills & more

MentoringManagement24Enterprise Security4Pre-IPO4Customer Service2Managed ServicesCIOHybrid CloudBudget ManagementCISOProject Management Office (PMO)Data Center Management
+12 moreEnterprise Network SecurityRestructuringE-CommerceEntrepreneurshipSustainabilityInformation SecurityEnterprise Software SalesCloud Computing IaaSEducationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDue Diligence
  • VC University Online — VC University
  • COBIT 5 Foundation — ISACA
  • ITIL v3 Foundation — ITIL
  • Private Pilot Licence with Instrument Rating — Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)
  • Private Pilot Licence — Department of Civil Aviation (Malaysia)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Birrell?
Holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MBA, with over 20 years working at software vendors and 20+ years living in South-East Asia. Has held CTO and SVP positions and been involved in four software company exits totaling over USD$6B.
Where does Chris Birrell work?
Chris Birrell is Managing Partner at Func Ventures, Llc.
Where did Chris Birrell go to school?
Chris Birrell studied at University of Nottingham Malaysia (Master of Business Administration); Curtin University (BAppSc, Computer Science).

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Also attended University of Nottingham Malaysia1

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