Chris Barkidjija

Chris Barkidjija is an accomplished professional with a strong background in finance and project management. He holds a Master's degree in International Finance and Russian Studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Soviet Studies from Wesleyan University. Chris has held significant roles in various reputable organizations, most notably as the SVP - Director of Syndications at Byline Bank. Prior to his current role, he served as a Lecturer at Northwestern Graduate School of Engineering in the Masters in Project Management Program. Chris has also made significant contributions in the financial sector, having worked as a Principal at Mbark Financial, Senior Vice President - Asset Management at ST Residential, and First Vice President - Commercial Real Estate at Corus Bank. His extensive professional journey includes leadership positions such as Deputy Director at Eurasia Foundation and Regional Coordinator at Project Harmony.