Chris Satchell

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Managing Director Digital & Technology at Clayton Dubilier & Rice

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Chris Satchell is the Managing Director for Technology & Digital at Clayton Dubilier & Rice, leveraging 25 years of C-level experience from companies like Comcast, Nike, and Zume. A BSc graduate from Loughborough University, he specializes in building category-defining products in gaming, IoT, and sustainable food tech. Colleagues describe him as a visionary leader.

He has a deep-seated passion for how technology shapes consumer experiences, from entertainment and gaming to everyday services. He actively follows and supports the ventures of other entrepreneurs, showing a keen interest in the broader startup ecosystem.

As CTO for Microsofts Interactive Entertainment division, he was a key technical leader behind the Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live platforms.

Personality Overview

Good Listener

Example Driven

Consensus Builder

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Technology Investing
As Managing Director at a private equity firm, he focuses on the technology and digital strategies for a diverse portfolio of companies across various industries.
Consumer Product Innovation
His leadership roles at Comcast and Nike involved developing customer-focused products and digital services for mass-market consumers, shaping their digital future.
Sustainable Food Tech
As CTO of Zume, he led the development of innovations in AI, robotics, and logistics to engineer a more sustainable global food supply chain.

Media Appearances

Practical Business Wisdom with Chris Satchell at Clayton Dubilier & Rice. Featured in Disruptive Innovators Podcast

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Chris Satchell, Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

8-2020
Managing Director Digital & Technology at Clayton Dubilier & Rice
4-2018 - 3-2020
Chief Technology Officer at Zume Inc.
6-2015 - 4-2018
Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Comcast
11-2012 - 6-2015
Consumer Technology Officer at Nike
6-2010 - 10-2012
Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Research & Development at IGT

Education

10-1990 - 6-1994
BSc from Loughborough University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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