Chris Collins

Global Head Of M&a at Vistra

Chris Collins has a wide range of experience in corporate finance, M&A, and venture capital. Chris is currently the Global Head of M&A at VISTRA. Prior to this, they served as a Non-Executive Director at Shippit, an e-commerce logistics technology fulfillment platform. Chris also worked at Potentia Capital as the Investment Director and Head of SEA, where they established the company's office in Singapore and managed investment opportunities in South-East Asia. Chris was also a Venture Partner at Tin Men Capital and a Venture Mentor at Techstars.

Before transitioning into venture capital, Chris held various positions at PwC. Chris was the Head of Deal Origination South East Asia, leading the firm's global deal origination function in the region. Chris also served as the Head of M&A Advisory in Western Australia, where they successfully re-established the M&A Advisory team's presence in the market.

Additionally, Chris has a strong background in the logistics industry, particularly in the containerchain sector. Chris was the Managing Director (CEO) of Containerchain, overseeing its growth and strategic direction. During their time at Containerchain, they successfully managed the acquisition of Depot Systems in the US.

Overall, Chris Collins has a diverse and accomplished work history in finance, M&A, venture capital, and the logistics industry.

Chris Collins completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) & Bachelor of Social Science from Curtin University from 1997 to 2002. Chris also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, Chris earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2005 to 2008. Finally, Chris completed a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University from 2008 to 2014. There is no information available about Chris' education at Aquinas College.

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  • Global Head Of M&a

    October, 2023 - present

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