Christopher Stone

Christopher Stone, a seasoned professional in the tech industry, began his career as a developer/product manager at Data General, contributing to the creation of the original office systems software.

He co-founded an organization with Richard Soley that revolutionized object-oriented computing and introduced the software standard CORBA, laying the foundation for web services and distributed computing as we know them today.

Stone's impactful journey continued at Novell in the mid-90s, where he held various leadership roles including Executive Vice President, CTO, and Venture Capitalist, profoundly shaping the success of Linux and Open Source.

His career further evolved as he ventured into startups specializing in hosted services, supply chain, supercomputing, and document management; and as a Venture Capitalist investing in numerous startups.

Christopher Stone also held notable positions at Acquia as Chief Products Officer and currently serves as a Senior Vice President of Engineering and Products at Oracle, contributing his expertise to innovative product development.

His educational background includes executive MBA studies at Harvard Business School, business studies at the University of New Hampshire, and a software architecture certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Throughout his career, Stone has been affiliated with various organizations and boards, offering his insights and guidance in the tech and business sectors, showcasing a rich tapestry of leadership and innovation.