Chris Heffernan

Chris Heffernan is a strategic and results-driven Chief of Staff at Impinj since September 2020, with extensive experience supporting C-level leadership in enterprise-wide operations. Prior roles include Business Planning Program Manager at Starbucks, managing flagship Roastery & Reserve locations globally, and consulting for various organizations, including Starbucks R&D and Microsoft Xbox. Chris has held key positions in digital marketing at Waggener Edstrom and directed mobile music products at Muze, showcasing a strong background in partnerships and product management across technology and retail sectors. With a foundational career beginning in the US Navy, Chris holds an Associate of Applied Arts in Music/Video Business from Seattle Art Institute.