Chris Ball

Chris Ball is the Chief Executive Officer of 6sense, guiding the company’s vision to transform how revenue teams operate with AI and data. Known for building high-performing global organizations, Chris emphasizes customer value, operational excellence, and innovation as the foundation for 6sense’s long-term impact.

Chris brings more than two decades of leadership experience across enterprise software, SaaS, and digital transformation. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Instructure, where he expanded the company’s global footprint, strengthened its SaaS operating model, and delivered consistent growth resulting in a $4.8B acquisition by KKR. Before Instructure, Chris held senior leadership roles at Adobe, where he played a key role in scaling the Digital Experience business, and at SAP, where he led global go-to-market transformation initiatives across enterprise segments.

Throughout his career, Chris has been recognized for aligning strategy, people, and execution to deliver measurable outcomes. He is passionate about developing leaders, empowering teams, and building cultures that thrive in fast-changing markets. His approach combines operational rigor with a customer-first mindset — ensuring that innovation translates into real-world value for businesses.