Chris Knepper

Raised in a diplomatic family of the U.S. Foreign Service, Chris developed a deep love for foreign travel, cultures and people at an early age. That early exposure to the world’s beauty, diversity and disparity marked Chris in a powerful way and paved the way for his service with Compassion.

Chris graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, gained from a variety of global roles leading global teams in sales, business development and strategic partnerships. Chris currently works as head of global alliances and strategic partnerships at a leading provider of AI-powered pricing, revenue management and digital selling solutions that helps businesses optimize profitability and enhance customer experiences.

His other board experiences include serving on the advisory board of the University of San Francisco School of Management, several church boards and as a school trustee. Together with his wife, he has held church leadership roles in both couples and youth ministry.