Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper is a seasoned senior executive with a wealth of global leadership experience spanning regions like Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He has a strong track record of successfully driving business expansion into international markets, customizing business models to fit local cultural practices, and delivering consistent results across varying business cycles.

With a keen focus on team integration and strategic business growth, Chris excels in navigating acquisitions, joint ventures, and start-ups tailored to specific countries' market conditions and environments. He is highly respected for fostering a performance-driven culture and employs a collaborative and adaptable leadership approach built on mutual respect, cultural awareness, and leveraging individual strengths.

In terms of his educational background, Chris pursued a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in Finance and Strategy from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business.

Throughout his career, Chris has held various key positions in notable organizations. He served as the COO at Catapult, was a Partner at Turn Automotive, Vice Chairman of the Board at The Washington Center, EVP of International Operations and New Business Expansion at Audible, Inc., Head of International and Emerging Businesses at Audible, Inc., Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives & Corporate Development at Prudential International Insurance, Acting Business Administrator at the City of Newark, CEO & Chairman of International Investments at Prudential Financial, President of Asia Region - International Investments at Prudential Financial, President & CEO of Prudential Investment & Securities Co. at Prudential Financial, Managing Director at Prudential Financial, Senior Consultant at Heitman and Co. (The Lab), and Logistics Manager and Consultant at PepsiCo.

Chris Cooper has also contributed his expertise as a Board of Director Member for various subsidiaries and joint venture operations at Prudential Financial, in addition to serving as a board member at The Washington Center, a charitable organization focused on education and located in Washington, D.C.