Chris Beard

Chris Beard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Chris is currently serving as the Director of Building Products Research at John Burns Research and Consulting. Previously, they worked as the Strategic Insights Manager at Pella Corporation, where they led the Insights Department and played a crucial role in market insights, research, forecasting, and customer satisfaction analytics. Before that, they served as the Director of Client Strategy at USA TODAY, where they were responsible for strategic B2C/B2B marketing and sales generation initiatives. Chris also has experience in retail marketing as the Group Account Director at The Integer Group, where they led the agency's involvement with Michelin North America and played a significant role in developing and executing retail marketing initiatives. Chris has also held positions at Hanson Inc. as an Account Director and Senior Account Manager, and at SET Saxony as a Senior Manager, Business Consulting. Chris began their career as a Political Adviser at the Saxon State Ministry for the Environment and Agriculture. Overall, Chris has demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, market insights, brand development, client management, and business consulting throughout their career.

Chris Beard has a BA degree in Political Science, Economics, and History from Technische Universität Dresden. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature from Concordia College. Chris also has a certification in Scrum Essentials from Brain Trust Consulting Services.