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Chris Hennesey

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Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Greater Richmond Region, United States

As an Executive in Residence at AWS, Chris Hennessey advises C-suites on turning AI ambition into enterprise value. He leverages over 20 years of finance leadership from Capital One, where he was a Technology CFO, to guide confident AI investment and governance. He holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Chris is a proud Virginia Tech alumnus who is deeply connected to the universitys traditions and legacy. He is passionate about his family and cherishes shared experiences with them, particularly those that connect to their shared alma mater. He actively engages with his professional network by sharing insights and resources.

Unique fact: Chris and his son both had the honor of serving as the Ring Design Chair for their respective Virginia Tech classes, nearly 30 years apart.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Executive in Residence
Location
Greater Richmond Region, United States
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Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

AI Investment Strategy
His core role at AWS is helping C-level executives invest in AI with confidence and a clear focus on measuring returns and enterprise value.
AI-Powered FinOps
He co-authored a blog and led a popular breakout session at AWS re: Invent on using AI to bring financial accountability to cloud spending.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Executive in Residence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2-2016 - 4-2021
Vice President of Finance
Capital One
2003 - 2007
Manager, US Card Finance
Capital One
9-2000 - 2-2016
Senior Director of Financial Management
Capital One
2000 - 2003
Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance
Capital One
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Chris Hennesey - AWS Executive Insights. Featured in Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Executive Insights
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Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Science - BS
Virginia Tech
2009 - 2011
MBA
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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