Chris Williams

Leadership Advisor and Content Creator

Chris Williams is an accomplished Lead Program Manager for the Shopify Plus Partner Program, where he leads initiatives for partners who demonstrate product quality, service, and performance. Prior to his role at Shopify, he has held several positions including a Senior Instructional Designer at the University of Waterloo, a Creative Trainer at Apple, and he was a Founder at Tavemo Media.

Chris studied Honours BA, Business/Corporate Communications at Wilfrid Laurier University, which has equipped him with a strong set of analytical and communication skills. He has a wealth of experience in the tech industry and has managed projects with some of the biggest names in the space.

His work at the Shopify Plus Partner Program has allowed him to work with several merchants, helping them with tailor-made solutions and successful outcomes. Chris is innovative in his approach, creative in his thinking, and always has his eyes set on achieving growth for businesses.

Experience

Leadership Advisor, Content Creator at CLWill, LLC (March 2000 - Present)

CSO | CMO at Cyemptive Technologies Inc (February 2017 - November 2017), President of the Board of Trustees, Member of the Board at The Overlake School (August 1997 - May 2016), Vice President Human Resources, Human Resources Director at Microsoft (March 1997 - March 2000), Business Unit Manager, Director of Product Development, General Manager, Development Manager at Microsoft (July 1992 - March 1997), Development Manager, Director of Marketing, Senior Developer at Fox Software (May 1989 - July 1992), President / Owner at C. L. Williams Company (April 1985 - December 1988), Principal Software Specialist at Digital Equipment Corporation (USA) (March 1984 - April 1985), Systems Manager, Systems Programmer at NFO Research Inc (January 1980 - March 1984)