Christopher M. Karalis

Christopher M. Karalis has extensive experience in the coatings industry, currently serving as Vice President of North America at Sherwin-Williams since June 2017 and at Valspar since January 2002, focusing on packaging coatings. Previous roles include Vice President & General Manager at Benjamin Moore & Co., where significant strategies were developed for increased profitability and successful negotiations for business segment sales. Christopher also held various leadership positions at Benjamin Moore & Co., including Vice President of Operations, where centralized operations were established, and the Eastern Division Operations Manager, contributing to multimillion-dollar savings. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Elmhurst University and multiple executive programs from prestigious institutions, including the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and The Wharton School.