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Christopher Bartlett
Chief Strategy Officer at Verizon
Christopher Bartlett is a senior executive at Verizon with extensive experience in finance, strategy, and mergers & acquisitions. Here are the key details about his career and current role:
Current Position
Christopher Bartlett currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy for Verizon Business Group, a position he has held since September 2022.23 In this role, he is responsible for financial management and strategic planning for Verizon's business-focused division.
Previous Roles at Verizon
Prior to his current position, Bartlett held the following roles at Verizon:
- SVP, Corporate Development & Head of Verizon Ventures (September 2018 - September 2022)2
- In this role, he led Verizon's strategic investment activities, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.1
Career Background
Before joining Verizon, Bartlett had an extensive career in investment banking and consulting:
- Managing Director at Morgan Stanley (2004-2018), where he led North America media and communications mergers and acquisitions12
- Investment Banking Associate at Bear Stearns & Co. (2002-2004)2
- Engagement Manager at Arthur Andersen & Co. (1996-2000)2
Education
Bartlett holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin.1
Notable Achievements
During his tenure at Verizon, Bartlett has been involved in several significant corporate transactions, including:
- The $6 billion+ acquisition of Tracfone Wireless
- The sale of Verizon Media (including Yahoo and AOL) to Apollo Management for approximately $5 billion4
His expertise in corporate divestitures and acquisitions has been noted, particularly his ability to navigate complex financial and operational separations in corporate transactions.4