Chris Kelley leads Strategy and M&A at SoundHound AI, focusing on corporate development and strategic investments in the AI space. His background includes significant M&A experience at Bain & Company and a foundation in finance from the University of Virginias Darden School of Business. He is actively growing his team.
Originally from Georgia, Chris is an alumnus of the University of Georgias Terry College of Business. He has a demonstrated interest in professional sports analytics, stemming from a unique externship experience during his time at Bain & Company with a major NFL team.
He once worked with the Atlanta Falcons on their fan strategy and analytics.
Chris Kelley
VP, Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at SoundHound AI
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
AI Acquisitions
Heads M&A for SoundHound AI and has recently announced multiple acquisitions, including those of Interactions LLC, Amelia, and Allset.
Corporate Development
His role is centered on strategy and corporate development, and he is actively hiring Directors and Managers to expand his team's capabilities.
Conversational AI
[Predicted] His company, SoundHound AI, and its recent acquisitions are at the forefront of the voice and conversational generative AI industry.
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Work History
10-2022
VP, Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at SoundHound AI
1-2019 - 10-2022
Senior Manager, Global M&A at Bain & Company
1-2016 - 1-2019
Consultant / CTL at Bain & Company
8-2015 - 12-2015
Fan Strategy & Analytics at Atlanta Falcons
Sr. Director, Global Strategy & M&A at Elavon, Inc.
Investment Banking Analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Virginia Darden School of Business
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
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Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : VP, Head of Strategy & Corporate Development at SoundHound AI
