Chris Lasala

Education

• Duke University - Fuqua School of Business, MBA (3.8/4.0), May 1998. Treasurer, MBA Games (NC Special Olympics fund raising)
• Boston College - Carroll School of Management, Bachelor of Science (3.7/4.0), June 1992. Top accounting student in graduating class / Scholarship - Outstanding Accounting Student.

Companies

• Managing Director, Publisher Platforms Strategy Google (2018)
• Adjunct Professor / Executive In Residence Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (2013)
• Board Member (Consumer Experience Center of Excellence) IAB (2011)
• Director, New Products & Solutions, Publisher Business Group Google (2012 — 2018)
• Executive In Residence Harvard Business School (2011 — 2012)
• Director, Mobile Partnerships Google (2010 — 2012)
• Director, Local Markets, Strategic Partner Development Google (2006 — 2009)
• Head of Agencies, North America Google (2003 — 2006)
• Director, Business Development LookSmart (2000 — 2003)

Strategic & Analytic Thinking: Ability to analyze and digest complex concepts or information and organize to help drive decision making.

**Leadership: **Recognized as an open-minded and fair leader that “influences without authority,” bringing cross-functional teams together to align on common objectives; empathetic manager who leads with humility, bringing genuine self to work and creates strong culture of psychological safety.

Communication: Articulate communicator with executive audiences internally and externally; comfortable speaking to large audiences; known for ability to simplify complex concepts and to address the ‘elephant in the room’ with tact.

Decision Oriented: High-energy, leader that “get’s stuff done,” driving projects to completion, undeterred by hurdles and focused on removing them or seeking alternate solutions. Not someone who gives in.

Business & Partner Development: Experience structuring agreements in a dynamic and frequently changing environment; developer of post-negotiation trusted partnerships by bringing credible subject matter expertise and an affable, human approach to engagement.

Product Marketing & Commercialization: Expertise developing commercialization strategies that consider product capabilities, business strategy and the competitive dynamics in a highly competitive environment.