Chris Cugliari

Chris Cugliari is a seasoned professional with a strong educational background and diverse experience in the fields of business administration, corporate development, M&A, and IT management.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Columbia Business School, a BBA in IT Management/International Business from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, and completed his high school education at Saint Ignatius High School.

With a prominent role as the Director of Corporate Development at Headlands Research, Chris brings valuable expertise in driving corporate growth and strategic planning.

Prior to his current position, he held managerial roles at Sotera Health Services, LLC focusing on corporate development and strategy, and gained extensive experience in M&A at PwC where he served in various capacities including Manager, M&A Professional, M&A Advisory Senior Associate, CIO Advisory Senior Associate, and CIO Advisory Associate within the financial services sector.

Furthermore, Chris has diversified his skill set through past internships at the Law Offices of Terrence M Johnson, Esq., PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Take Care Health Systems, where he contributed to legal and technology projects, IT advisory, and corporate development initiatives.

His multifaceted background and hands-on experience underscore his proficiency in strategic decision-making, corporate finance, technology advisory, and M&A transactions.