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Chris Tarr
Fintech Professional and Singapore PR
Chris Tarr is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in strategy, business operations, and new business development, particularly in the mobile and fintech sectors across Southeast Asia and Oceania.1
Career at Samsung Electronics
Chris held several key positions at Samsung Electronics:
- Head of Mobile Services & Partnerships for Southeast Asia & Oceania (April 2017 - April 2022)
- Head of Samsung Pay for Southeast Asia & Oceania (July 2015 - March 2017)
- Product & Operations Director for Media Solution Center Southeast Asia (January 2013 - June 2015)
- Regional Head of Content & Services (April 2011 - December 2012)
During his tenure, he led regional strategies and launched new consumer mobile services across Southeast Asia. He drove key initiatives such as Samsung Pay, Samsung Care+, and Samsung Financing, which aimed to bring device financing to underserved mass consumers.1
Skills and Expertise
Chris is known for:
- Leading regional strategy and new business development
- Orchestrating strategic brand and product partnerships
- Driving growth initiatives for mobile services and sell-out platforms
- Building strong relationships across matrix organizations
- Influencing C-Level executives to support major new initiatives
Education
Chris has a strong educational background:
- MBA from INSEAD (2005)
- BS in Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1993-1998)
- Recipient of Intel Full Academic Scholarship
Current Role
As of April 2023, Chris Tarr has taken on the role of Partnerships & B2B Sales Leader at Cinch in Singapore.1
Chris Tarr's diverse experience in technology, strategy, and business development, combined with his educational background from top institutions, has positioned him as a leader in the mobile and fintech industries in the Southeast Asia and Oceania regions.
