Kris Barton

Kris Barton is a dynamic and well-rounded executive with over 20 years of experience in enhancing business value and driving growth in global organizations.

He possesses strong communication skills and a unique blend of vision, product, sales, and operational expertise, combined with a passion for continuous improvement.

Kris Barton holds a BA in Marketing Communications & Business Administration from Brigham Young University.

His professional journey includes key roles such as Chief Product Officer at Gannett - USA TODAY NETWORK, Chief Product Officer at ReachLocal, and Advisory Board member at OrganikID.

Previously, Kris Barton served as the Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Executive Management Board at Nero AG, and also as the Executive Vice President of Global Products within the same organization.

His experience further extends to roles at Microsoft Corporation where he was a Product Unit Manager, Group Program Manager, and Lead Program Manager.

Kris Barton has also worked as a Senior Product Manager at Omniture and as a Market Analyst at Novell Corporation.