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Chris Walters

Former CEO, Finastra; Former CEO, Pluralsight and Avantax at Saints Capital

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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About

Venture Advisory Network member; CEO of Finastra and former CEO of Pluralsight and Avantax.

Experience

  1. FinastraChief Executive Officercurrent2025 — present
  2. PrizePicksBoard Member2024 — 2026Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  3. PluralsightChief Executive Officer2024Draper, Utah, United States
  4. Avantax®Chief Executive Officer2020 — 2023
  5. Avantax®Board Member2014 — 2023Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  6. ActivateSenior Partner2019 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  7. Year UpMember of Atlanta Board of Directors2013 — 2020Greater Atlanta Area
  8. Encompass Digital Media, Inc.Chief Executive Officer2015 — 2018Greater Atlanta Area
  9. InsightpoolMember of the Board2014 — 2018Greater Atlanta Area
  10. The Weather CompanyChief Operating Officer2012 — 2014Greater Atlanta Area
  11. BloombergChief Operating Officer, Bloomberg Industry Verticals/Founder of BGOV, Head of News & Media Strategy2008 — 2012Greater New York City Area
  12. McKinsey & CompanyPartner2001 — 2008Greater New York City Area, Boston, Chicago
  13. Hallmark CardsMarketing Strategist1996 — 1999Kansas City, Missouri Area
  14. Bruegger's BagelsMarketing Manager1994 — 1996Burlington, Vermont, United States

Skills & more

Business Development98Business Strategy99Digital Media59Private Equity27Strategic Partnerships25Hedge Funds11Competitive Analysis11Program Management12Mobile Devices9Executive Management14Finance8Analytics8
+12 moreMarketingSales OperationsMergers & AcquisitionsNew Business DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentMarketing StrategyStart-upsInvestmentsStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementProduct Management

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Who is Chris Walters?
Venture Advisory Network member; CEO of Finastra and former CEO of Pluralsight and Avantax.
Where did Chris Walters go to school?
Chris Walters studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Finance); University of Vermont (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION).

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