Founding partner of Azure International in 2003. Currently Chairman of the Board.

Chris has 17 years of professional experience in a range of positions within both large multinational corporations and start-up operations. Responsibilities have included R&D, production/quality/engineering management, operations management and project management in the US, Europe and Asia. He has planned, managed and completed the transfer of various manufacturing operations into China, Singapore and Indonesia, and led the deployment of multiple cleantech projects in China.

Chris holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in materials and mechanical engineering from Harvey Mudd College in the US, and an MBA from the NIMBAS Graduate School of Management in the Netherlands.