Chris Kornegay

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DISC Type : idc

Chief Accounting Officer at Digital Realty

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Chris Kornegay is the Chief Accounting Officer at Digital Realty, bringing extensive experience from prior CAO roles at companies like McAfee. A Certified Public Accountant and Baylor University graduate, he is described by colleagues as a strong leader with a commitment to excellence, particularly in global finance and merger integrations.

Beyond his corporate career, Chris is an entrepreneur who owns and operates Blingle of Frisco. This local business provides custom lighting solutions for homes, events, and landscapes, showcasing his passion for design and community engagement through elevating local spaces.

Outside his C-suite accounting career, Chris owns a local custom lighting business that serves his community.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Challenger

Hard To Convince

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Global Financial Operations
He has deep experience in senior accounting roles overseeing global joint ventures, private equity fund accounting, and leading finance integrations during mergers.
Local Entrepreneurship
As the owner of Blingle of Frisco, he is actively involved in running a local business that serves residential and commercial community needs.
Custom Lighting Design
His business specializes in custom lighting for landscapes, events, and permanent installations, indicating an interest in aesthetic and functional design.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Chief Accounting Officer at Digital Realty
1-2023 - 9-2025
Owner at Blingle of Frisco
9-2018 - 1-2023
Chief Accounting Officer at McAfee
11-2015 - 8-2018
Vice President, Corporate Controller at Research Now SSI
1-2015 - 11-2015
VP Finance & Administration at SomnoMed

Education

1982 - 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

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Exp : 40 Location : Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Accounting Officer at Digital Realty
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Be prepared for a mix of questions and inquisitiveness, answer them in the tone in which they have been asked
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Chris

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