Chris Nielsen

Chris Nielsen joined Ancestry in August 2025 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over two decades of expertise in financial strategy, capital markets, and scaling technology companies. His proven leadership in driving transformational growth and building high-performing teams positions him to guide Ancestry's continued expansion and strategic initiatives.

Prior to joining Ancestry, Chris served as Chief Financial Officer at Redfin Corporation for twelve years, scaling the company’s operations and leading the company through its initial public offering, public company execution, and eventual acquisition by Rocket Companies.

Before Redfin, Chris held senior finance and operations roles at Amazon, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Zappos following its acquisition. He also served as Vice President of Amazon's Home and Garden category. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable consulting experience at Bain & Company and Accenture.

Chris holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.