Chris Brooks is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in consulting and corporate finance. Currently serving as a Partner at 425 Consulting Group since May 2015, Chris previously held the position of Director of Finance at Expedia, Inc., where responsibilities included shaping strategic direction for the Americas region. Prior roles at Microsoft spanned over 13 years in various finance management capacities, including Business Manager and Senior Finance Manager, contributing to the launch and financial planning of Retail Stores. Earlier experience includes serving as a Finance Integration Analyst at Boeing, focusing on revenue projections for commercial aircraft sales. Chris holds an MBA in Finance from Seattle University and a BA in Accounting from Western Washington University.