Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy is responsible for the governance of models at Regions Bank in Birmingham, Alabama. He is co-founder and adviser of multiple startups, some of which are in fintech. His prior work includes banking quantitative audit modeling and analytics, corporate finance, credit modeling, accounting, engineering research, population healthcare quality management, retail operations and regulatory compliance. He received his PhD in nuclear engineering from NC State and received his MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Companies

• SVP, Strategic Initiatives, Technology & Operations Regions Bank (2021)
• Consulting Professor Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (2021)
• Founder Tanda, LLC (2020)
• Coordinating Faculty, Adjunct Associate Professor UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (2020)
• Advisor Six Wing Studios (2020)
• SVP, Deputy Head of Model Risk Management, AI Risk and Automation Manager Regions Bank (2019 — 2021)
• Coordinating Faculty, Adjunct Assistant Professor UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (2017 — 2020)
• Advisor Scoutr (2018 — 2020)
• SVP, Model Governance Manager Regions Bank (2018 — 2019)