Chris is an experienced investment banker, risk manager and private equity investor. His experience spans multiple countries and continents as a former Managing Director for Citibank in the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Switzerland, Chris was also Global Market Manager for Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Following his years at Citibank, he was founder and Managing Partner of Seabridge Capital in Westport, Connecticut. Seabridge was an alternative investment fund with interests in private equity, real estate, venture capital and mezzanine opportunities. He was also Chairman and CEO of Bristol Bank in Coral Gables, FL, which was successfuly sold to TIAA.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and a Master of Business Administration in Finance & Investments, both from The George Washington University.