Chris Catalano Email & Phone Number

Chris Catalano is a CEO | CFO | Operating Partner | Consumer Products & Services | Retail | Education | Behavioral Health | Private Equity at FullBloom. Colleagues describe them as "Chris is an incredibly visionary leader. He was able to bring big picture and strategic thinking to School of Rock, establish a world-class team, lead and develop them, and push the boundaries of the business. School of Rock is miles past where we were when Chris took over the business. It is thanks to his leadership that School of Rock now has nearly 150 locations around the world, is reaching thousands and thousands of students, and revolutionizing music education. Chris has been an incredible mentor to me and others in the organization both professionally and personally.", "Chris brought a dazzling array of talents to School of Rock when he assumed the CEO role. More than any one I have worked with he has the ability to wear many different hats. His focus on purpose, resulted in a remarkably well defined, broadly embraced, and powerful brand identity at School of Rock ("Inspiring the world to rock on stage, and in life.") His rigorous financial modeling enabled more rapid and consistent scaling of the business (30% annualized growth since he became CEO). His bias for innovation resulted in a series of new products and services at School of Rock, including the Little Wing preschool program. Chris is a tough act to follow, because he has so many different strengths, and such a breadth of professional experience. He is a visionary and highly strategic thinker, and yet he has incredible attention to detail. Despite all of these qualities, Chris gives his direct reports ample autonomy and headroom, and has a unique approach to managing talent that encourages people to round out their skill sets, challenge current processes and practices, and question assumptions. Last, but not least, working with Chris is downright fun. He is quick, funny, and ensures that his team enjoys life. I have laughed, and learned, a lot working for Chris.", and "I have had the pleasure of working for Chris at School of Rock since 2010. The company has made a complete transformation as a direct result of his leadership and ability to focus and inspire the team. Chris' decisions are approached with great care for the integrity of the brand. He is passionate about his work, honest, smart, and a great motivator. He sees the value in creating a highly productive yet fun environment with laser focus on our mission. I have great confidence in his ability to lead and I truly enjoy working with him."