Chris Froschauer

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Vice President of Supply Chain at Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing

Newport Beach, California, United States

Overview

Chris Froschauer is the Vice President of Supply Chain at Apex Space, leveraging his expertise from roles at automotive leaders Rivian and Toyota. He is skilled in scaling supply chain operations for complex manufacturing and is a graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.

Before his career in supply chain, Chris was a professional athlete. He played as a goalkeeper for the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer and was also a student-athlete for the Ohio State Buckeyes, showcasing a strong background in teamwork and high-pressure performance.

He successfully transitioned from being a professional Major League Soccer goalkeeper to a supply chain executive in the aerospace industry.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Scaling Supply Chains
He is actively hiring for several high-impact roles to expand the supply chain organization at Apex and support an expedited production ramp.
Spacecraft Manufacturing
He is part of the leadership team at Apex, a company manufacturing satellite buses at scale, which recently achieved a $1 billion valuation.
Career Transitions
His unique career path from professional sports to a corporate executive role in supply chain is a notable aspect of his personal story.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Vice President of Supply Chain at Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
10-2023 - 5-2025
Supply Chain at Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
6-2023 - 10-2023
Lead Purchasing Manager at Rivian
6-2021 - 6-2023
Senior Purchasing Manager at Rivian
6-2017 - 6-2021
Purchasing Analyst at Toyota North America

Education

2013 - 2017
Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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