Chris Peri

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Financial Officer at Taconic Biosciences

Geneva, Illinois, United States

Overview

Chris Peri is a registered CPA and finance executive with over 30 years of experience, primarily in the manufacturing sector for private equity-sponsored companies. As the Chief Financial Officer at Taconic Biosciences, he has a history of leading diverse finance teams and enhancing financial processes. He holds a BS from Northern Illinois University.

He is described by colleagues as a highly capable and articulate senior finance executive with excellent analytical skills, who can quickly establish credibility and has a talent for improving finance organizations.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Private Equity Finance
Has extensive experience serving as CFO for multiple private equity-backed companies, including his current role at Taconic Biosciences and past role at Elgin Fastener Group.
Manufacturing Sector
His career has been primarily centered on diverse roles within the manufacturing sector, from wire and cable to system-critical engineered solutions.
Financial Leadership
Has a long track record in senior finance roles, including VP of Finance and Controller, and is noted for his ability to upgrade talent.

Media Appearances

Chris Peri, Taconic Biosciences Inc: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

12-2020
Chief Financial Officer at Taconic Biosciences
4-2019 - 12-2020
Chief Financial Officer at Elgin Fastener Group
4-2016 - 2-2019
Chief Financial Officer at United Flexible, Inc.
4-2013 - 3-2016
Vice President and Controller, Allied Tube and Conduit at Atkore, International
6-2008 - 3-2013
VP of Finance at Belden, Inc

Education

1980 - 1984
BS from Northern Illinois University
Education details unavailable from Fremd H.S.

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Exp : 17 Location : Geneva, Illinois, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Financial Officer at Taconic Biosciences
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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