REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SVForum, Silicon Valley’s leading source of information and education in the technology community, announced the appointment of Chris Gill as CEO and Executive Director. Chris will be responsible for managing the organization's strategic direction and all major SVForum initiatives.
“Chris brings proven leadership skills to our growing organization,” said Ann Winblad, SVForum Co-Chair. “His broad global experience and breadth of technology reach are a solid fit for SVForum’s goals.”
“I’m honored to have been selected as CEO of SVForum. I look forward to working with our members, sponsors and staff in a growing organization that has fostered technology innovation and collaboration for over twenty-five years,” said Chris Gill.
Most recently, Chris was President & CEO of SVASE, the Silicon Valley Academy of Startup Entrepreneurs, where he extended the value and reach of the organization through the introduction of programs such as Launch: Silicon Valley, First Impressions workshops and the Startup Advantage 12 week course. Prior to SVASE Chris held senior management positions in the US and Europe at ZF Micro Devices, Avnet, The Access Group and Mostek. Chris is also a Board member of the Mission College Center for Innovation and Technology and a member of Sand Hill Angels. Chris received a BSc in Computer Science from The University of Manchester, UK.
Deborah Magid, SVForum Incoming Chairperson, said, “Chris' experience in Silicon Valley and connections with the entrepreneurial community worldwide will bring tremendous value to SVForum. We are very pleased to be working with Chris.”
About SVForum
Established in 1983, SVForum is a leading Silicon Valley not-for-profit organization. SVForum provides an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community. SVForum engages the community by creating connections and community, providing education and access to resource and linking the global business community to Silicon Valley. SVForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources. SVForum reaches 12,000 technology professionals annually through more than 15 events each month.
SVForum partners include global leaders Accenture, Citrix, Deloitte, Genentech, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Nokia and SAP as well as leading venture capital, law and accounting firms, and global trade organizations.
For further information, visit the SVForum web site at www.svforum.org.
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