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Q&A with Rick Wargo, Managing Partner and Global Practice Co-Leader at Boyden
Chris is a seasoned executive and business consultant with decades of experience and a track record of driving growth through major initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and mid-sized firms. He has served as a trusted and strategic advisor to leading global technology giants as well as early-stage startups seeking to break new ground in emerging technologies spanning various industries.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in executive leadership and business consulting
- Extensive expertise in strategic planning and direction, team leadership, business modeling, compliance, process implementation, solutions delivery and client service
- Deep functional expertise in marketing, including new product launch and go-to-market strategy, demand generation, brand management, public relations and strategic partnerships
- Board experience, including terms on the advisory boards of several technology firms
- Co-author, Data Base Marketing for Retail Banks & Financial Services Companies
Business Expertise
- Vice President of Marketing and Sales for RE/MAX’s G73 Data Solutions
- Chief Marketing Officer at SeeChange Health Solutions
- Senior Marketing Advisor/Consultant to Covered California; served on team leading a 12-month campaign supporting the state’s ACA health insurance marketplace
- Executive Vice President - Managing Director, G2 Direct & Digital at Grey Global Group; held earlier role of Senior Vice President - General Manager / Marketing Strategy
- Senior Vice President - Database Marketing, Analytics and CRM at Bank of America
Additional Expertise
- Fintech
- Real Estate
- Digital Health
- Financial Services
- Marketing & Advertising
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration (BSBA) from University of Phoenix
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Customer Analytics Advisory Board
- Member, Rubric Software Advisory Board
- Member, Exchange Applications Advisory Board
- Member, I-Impact Advisory Board
- Member, Broad-Base Software Advisory Board
Case Studies
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From Innovation to Execution: Leadership in Power Semiconductor Development
How Boyden placed a strategic SVP to drive e-mobility growth
Cybersecurity Excellence: Strengthening Trust and Digital Resilience
A Caribbean financial and mortgage bank partnered with Boyden to recruit a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), enhancing cybersecurity governance and supporting digital transformation across the organization.
Elevating Market Expansion: A Strategic Leadership Search for a Social Media Technology Firm
Identifying and securing a visionary leader to drive U.S. market entry and long-term growth for a fast-scaling social media technology startup.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
The Essential Need for CFO Succession Planning in Healthcare
To cope with high turnover and severe financial pressures, learn what healthcare CFOs prioritize in their successors and the need for CFO succession planning in healthcare.
Boyden Report Series
Executive View: Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership with Appian’s Andrew Cunje
Insights on governance, AI, and talent strategies from Andrew Cunje, Chief Information Security Officer at Appian; in conversation with Boyden’s Paul Dennis.
Blog Post
US Population Shifts: Revolutionizing Healthcare and Home Care
The US senior population is booming, driving explosive growth in home and post-acute care. Programs like PACE are expanding fast, offering innovative, in-home solutions and digital health advancements. This shift presents huge opportunities for healthcare providers to lead the future of senior care.
Blog Post
A New Remit for Chief Information
Security Officers
Security Officers
Examining the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has expanded into a multifaceted function amidst advancing technology and escalating threats, highlighting five crucial areas of focus.
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