Chris Montgomery

Chris Montgomery serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at CNM LLP, overseeing initiatives across five global offices. Montgomery has a rich background in business development, having previously held a similar role at Cooley LLP, focusing on emerging technologies and mentoring entrepreneurs. In addition to current advisory roles with ibble and Curebound, Montgomery contributes to the University of Edinburgh Business School as an Honorary Professor. The musical direction of the Coastal Cities Jazz Band reflects a longstanding passion for the arts. Montgomery’s career includes leadership positions at InstantEncore, Keevio (acquired by Amazon), Sony DADC, and The Royal Conservatory of Music in collaboration with Carnegie Hall. Educational qualifications include an MBA in International Marketing & Strategy from The University of Edinburgh, in addition to degrees from Harvard University, the University of Toronto, and Western University.