Chris Beck is Caldwell’s president and chief executive officer and serves as a member of the board of directors. A leader who balances strategic vision with operational expertise, Chris drives Caldwell’s strategy and overall direction while providing day-to-day leadership and operational management across the executive search and IQTalent business segments. His leadership extends to the firm's growth strategies, process refinement and fostering a success-oriented environment. Additionally, he leads Caldwell’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that these values are integrated into the firm’s core operations.Chris holds a BA/BS in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).