Chris Brand

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DISC Type : C

Managing Director - Enterprise Program and Solution Delivery Lead at Slalom

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Overview

Chris is a dynamic technology leader and the Managing Director for Enterprise Program and Solution Delivery at Slalom. He excels at guiding organizations through digital transformation, leveraging his background in Salesforce, strategic consulting, and a unique foundation with degrees in Accounting from Stellenbosch University and the University of South Africa.

He demonstrates a passion for building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture. His enthusiasm for the industry is evident in his active participation and promotion of major events like Dreamforce, where he engages directly with the community.

Prior to his senior roles at PwC and Slalom, Chris served as the Chief Executive Officer of a marketing company.

Personality Overview

Precise

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Solution Delivery
His career is focused on leading teams that deliver complex technology initiatives and programs for enterprise clients.
Salesforce Ecosystem
He has extensive experience leading Salesforce programs at both Slalom and PwC, holds multiple Salesforce certifications, and is an enthusiastic Dreamforce attendee.
Building Teams
A core passion mentioned throughout his profile is his focus on building high-performing teams and nurturing a collaborative work culture.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Managing Director - Enterprise Program and Solution Delivery Lead at Slalom
5-2025 - 8-2025
Senior Director - US Salesforce Program and Solution Delivery Lead at Slalom
7-2024 - 5-2025
Senior Director - US Lead: Salesforce Program Directors and Delivery Managers at Slalom
10-2015 - 12-2020
Senior Director - Salesforce at PwC
3-2012 - 2-2015
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at RAIEL MARKETING

Education

1998 - 2000
Degree: B.Accounting: from Stellenbosch University
2001 - 2001
Degree: B.Compt (Hons): from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Chris

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