Chris Keane

Chris Keane is an experienced technology executive currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at TCGplayer.com, a position he has held since December 2020.1 With a career spanning over two decades, Keane has established himself as a versatile leader in the tech industry, specializing in product management, business strategy, and e-commerce.

Career Highlights

TCGplayer.com and Recent Roles: Keane's current role at TCGplayer.com follows a series of high-profile positions. Prior to this, he served as an Advisor for Edify from February 2020 to November 2022 and worked in Business Strategy at Five for a brief period in 2020.1

Alibaba Group and OpenSky: From 2017 to 2019, Keane held the position of Director, North America B2B at Alibaba Group. This role was preceded by his tenure at OpenSky, which was later acquired by Alibaba Group. At OpenSky, he progressed through several roles:

• General Manager, International B2B (2017-2018)
• Chief Product Officer (2014-2017)
• VP Product Management (2009-2014)
• Interim VP, Technology (2011-2012)1

Earlier Career: Before his time at OpenSky and Alibaba, Keane worked in various product and technology roles at companies such as KickApps (acquired by Piksel) and Meetup.1

Education and Training

Keane holds a BA from Yale University, which he earned between 1995 and 1999. He also participated in US Army ROTC Basic Training in 1998.1

Skills and Approach

Chris Keane describes himself as someone who loves collaborating with people to tackle hard problems.1 His diverse experience across different roles and companies suggests a adaptable and strategic approach to product management and business leadership.

Honors and Awards

During his time in US Army ROTC, Keane received two notable awards:

1. Special Commendation (Green Card) for Planning & Organization
2. Gauntlet Award for combined achievements in Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation, and marksmanship1

These accolades, though from early in his career, indicate Keane's propensity for strategic thinking and all-round performance.