Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen is an experienced leader in higher education consulting and management, currently serving as Vice President of University Partnerships at Everspring Inc. since 2019. Hansen has a strong background in partnership development and operational leadership, previously holding the role of Partnership Director at Wiley University Services, where oversight included relationship operations and course development. As the founder of Chicago Strategic Consulting, Hansen specialized in growth strategy and business transformation. Additional experience includes executive positions at SmithBucklin, StarCite, Dell Inc., and Merisel. Hansen holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and has completed executive education at The Wharton School. An MBA in International Business and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Marketing further complement Hansen's educational credentials.