Chris Cartwright, NACD-DC, INSEAD MBA, Board Member

Chris Cartwright is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 28 years of experience in starting and managing entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in the aviation services and fuel sectors.

He has a proven track record as a value-creator, skilled communicator, and has excelled in digital transformations, innovation pipeline development, and corporate side venturing.

Chris has made recent angel investments in various industries like fintech, AI, IoT, consumer retail (sports), and B2B procurement software, showcasing his diverse interests and investment portfolio.

With a strong emphasis on global expansion and operations, he has managed businesses in over 35 countries, demonstrating his multicultural experience across Europe, Asia, Russia-CIS States, and North America.

His innovative spirit has led to pioneering services and concepts in aviation, energy, and IT sectors, along with a deep understanding of strategy frameworks and certifications in Fintech and Blockchain technologies.

Chris is well-versed in company formation internationally, strategic structures, international tax management, joint ventures, revenue share deals, and long-term channel partner agreements.

Having managed fast-growing small to medium-sized companies generating over $60 million in annual sales, he has overseen total sales exceeding $1 billion throughout his career.

His educational background includes a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD and studies in International Relations, History, Political Science, and Mandarin from the University of California, Davis.

He has held various positions in organizations like EVO Jet Services, EnviroSmarts LLC, Jet Fuel Tenders, Meridian Capital LLC, Euro Jet Intercontinental Ltd., and more, contributing his expertise and leadership to diverse companies and industries.