Chris Pernoud, FRM, MBA

Chris Pernoud is a highly experienced professional with expertise in quantitative strategies and optimization platforms. Chris is currently the Managing Director and Head of Quantitative Strategies and Optimization Platform at Priority Power, where they develop and implements tech-driven platforms and quantitative models to optimize returns and minimize risk for clients. With a broad background in energy, banking, and technology, Chris delivers precise solutions tailored to clients' individual needs.

Prior to their current role, Chris had a diverse range of experiences. Chris worked at Phillips 66 as a VCSO Optimization Engine Lead, overseeing a multi-million dollar digital strategy project and implementing a low latency risk system for commercial trading. At Texon, they served as the Head of Risk and Head of NGL Trading, taking on expanded responsibilities in NGL spec trading, physical gasoline sales, and marketing NGL and Diesel. Chris was also the key risk management leader for the company, achieving 10 years of positive earnings across multiple business lines.

Chris started their career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where they were promoted to Vice President Global Commodity Index Trading. Chris played a pivotal role in developing and implementing a global commodity index desk and had direct responsibility for pricing, portfolio construction, risk management, and trading commodity index derivatives and hedges. Before that, they were a Risk Analyst at ENTEGRY KOCH TRADING, responsible for monitoring daily volatilities and correlations and enhancing the ETRM system. Chris also had experience as an Analyst in the Research Department at Enron Energy Services.

Chris's career began at P&H Mining Equipment, where they worked as an Industrial Engineer. Chris successfully improved factory flow and efficiencies by analyzing capital projects, presenting optimization models, and implementing programming skills (Python). Chris'scontributions resulted in a 30% acceleration in factory flow and significant budget savings.

Overall, Chris Pernoud's work experience showcases their expertise in quantitative strategies, risk management, and optimization platforms across various industries, including energy, banking, and technology.

Chris Pernoud, FRM, MBA completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, specializing in Engineering and Computer Science, from 1994 to 1998.

In addition to their education, Chris Pernoud has also obtained several certifications. Chris completed the Bunker Fuels Blending Course offered by the Refinery Association Institute in June 2017. Furthermore, they hold a Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), which they obtained in January 2004.