Christopher Walters
Chief Executive Officer chez Pluralsight LLC
Profil
Christopher William Walters is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Avantax Wealth Management, Inc. He is also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Pluralsight LLC and a Director at TaxAct, Inc. In his former positions, Mr. Walters served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Avantax, Inc. from 2014 to 2023.
He was also the Chief Executive Officer at Encompass Digital Media, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Additionally, he held the position of Partner at McKinsey & Co., Inc. from 2001 to 2008 and served as the COO-Bloomberg Industry Verticals at Bloomberg LP from 2008 to 2012.
He was the Chief Operating Officer at The Weather Co. LLC from 2012 to 2015 and worked as a Senior Partner at Activate Strategy, Inc.Mr. Walters holds an MBA from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont.
Postes actifs de Christopher Walters
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
TaxAct, Inc.
 TaxAct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TaxACT, Inc. provides income tax preparation software. It specializes in business, personal, professional tax software and state tax returns. The company was founded by Lance G. Dunn in 1998 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Avantax Wealth Management, Inc.
 Avantax Wealth Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Avantax, Inc., Avantax Wealth Management, Inc. is a financial company that offers a tax-advantaged approach for comprehensive financial planning. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Avantax technology, tax and wealth management insights are used by Avantax financial professionals to uncover and tailor opportunities across their clients’ financial lifecycles to help enable better long-term outcomes. Through its tax-smart approach, Avantax financial professionals help clients leverage taxes to create financial growth opportunities. Avantax uses technology, tax and wealth management insights to uncover tailored and advantageous opportunities across their clients’ financial lifecycles to help enable better long-term outcomes. Avantax Wealth Management is the holding company for the group of companies providing financial services under the Avantax name. Securities, investment advisory services, and insurance services are offered through Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Insurance Services. Although Avantax Wealth Management does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Avantax representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. The company was founded in 1983. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Pluralsight LLC
 Pluralsight LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pluralsight LLC engages in online development and IT training services. Its platform includes browse library, plural Insight IQ, paths, mentoring, mobile apps, and professional services. The firm serves the individuals, small business, academic, federal government, and state and local government. The company was founded by Keith Sparkjoy, Fritz Onion, Keith Brown, Bill Williams and Aaron Skonnard in 2004 and is headquartered in Farmington, UT. | Chief Executive Officer | 02/04/2024 |
Anciens postes connus de Christopher Walters
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| AVANTAX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 27/11/2023 |
Encompass Digital Media, Inc.
 Encompass Digital Media, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Encompass Digital Media, Inc. operates as a global technology services company. Its solutions include television networks, broadcast stations, digital video providers, sports, news, and events. The company was founded by William Tillson and Simon Tristan Bax in 2008 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/11/2018 |
The Weather Co. LLC
 The Weather Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables The Weather Co. LLC manufactures umbrellas and rain suits. Its products categories include headwear, performance outerwear, performance rainwear, and golf umbrellas. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Metuchen, NJ. | Chief Operating Officer | 29/01/2015 |
Bloomberg LP
 Bloomberg LP Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bloomberg LP engages in the provision of business data, news, and financial information services. Its product include Bloomberg terminal, execution and order management, content and data, financial data management, and integration and distribution. The company was founded by Michael Rubens Bloomberg, Charles M. Zegar, Thomas F. Secunda, and Duncan L. MacMillan in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2012 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2008 |
Formation de Christopher Walters
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Vermont | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| AVANTAX, INC. | Technology Services |
| Entreprise privées | 9 |
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TaxAct, Inc.
TaxAct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TaxACT, Inc. provides income tax preparation software. It specializes in business, personal, professional tax software and state tax returns. The company was founded by Lance G. Dunn in 1998 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Technology Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Bloomberg LP
Bloomberg LP Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bloomberg LP engages in the provision of business data, news, and financial information services. Its product include Bloomberg terminal, execution and order management, content and data, financial data management, and integration and distribution. The company was founded by Michael Rubens Bloomberg, Charles M. Zegar, Thomas F. Secunda, and Duncan L. MacMillan in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Year Up, Inc.
 Year Up, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Year Up, Inc. provides educational and professional development programs. Their programs encompass job and hands-on skills development, college credits and corporate internships. The company was founded by Gerald Chertavian in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
The Weather Co. LLC
The Weather Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables The Weather Co. LLC manufactures umbrellas and rain suits. Its products categories include headwear, performance outerwear, performance rainwear, and golf umbrellas. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Metuchen, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Encompass Digital Media, Inc.
Encompass Digital Media, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Encompass Digital Media, Inc. operates as a global technology services company. Its solutions include television networks, broadcast stations, digital video providers, sports, news, and events. The company was founded by William Tillson and Simon Tristan Bax in 2008 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Pluralsight LLC
Pluralsight LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pluralsight LLC engages in online development and IT training services. Its platform includes browse library, plural Insight IQ, paths, mentoring, mobile apps, and professional services. The firm serves the individuals, small business, academic, federal government, and state and local government. The company was founded by Keith Sparkjoy, Fritz Onion, Keith Brown, Bill Williams and Aaron Skonnard in 2004 and is headquartered in Farmington, UT. | Technology Services |
| Activate Strategy, Inc. | |
Avantax Wealth Management, Inc.
Avantax Wealth Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Avantax, Inc., Avantax Wealth Management, Inc. is a financial company that offers a tax-advantaged approach for comprehensive financial planning. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Avantax technology, tax and wealth management insights are used by Avantax financial professionals to uncover and tailor opportunities across their clients’ financial lifecycles to help enable better long-term outcomes. Through its tax-smart approach, Avantax financial professionals help clients leverage taxes to create financial growth opportunities. Avantax uses technology, tax and wealth management insights to uncover tailored and advantageous opportunities across their clients’ financial lifecycles to help enable better long-term outcomes. Avantax Wealth Management is the holding company for the group of companies providing financial services under the Avantax name. Securities, investment advisory services, and insurance services are offered through Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Insurance Services. Although Avantax Wealth Management does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Avantax representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. The company was founded in 1983. | Finance |
