Christopher Spence

Chris Spence is a seasoned executive at PwC who leads teams specializing in improving business resilience, enhancing security, and managing risks for technology leaders across various industries.

With a background as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and experience in heading international operations, Spence excels in developing flexible and resilient IT operations for companies facing diverse challenges including pandemics, political/social changes, natural disasters, terrorism, cybersecurity threats, and privacy regulations.

His expertise lies in establishing innovative technology solutions to address complex IT issues, working closely with technology executives to bolster IT operations, enhance business continuity programs, and fortify security measures.

Having studied Physical Science with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics at Colorado State University, and International Relations at San Francisco State University, Spence possesses a strong educational foundation that complements his practical experience in the IT sector.

As the Director of New Ventures at PwC and with a rich history at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) where he held roles like CTO, Senior Advisor for IT Programs, Senior Program Manager, Program Officer, and Information Technology Consultant, Spence has honed his skills in organizational growth, IT strategy development, and technology team leadership.