Chris Varley has led new business and new product creation efforts for several major corporations including AT&T, CompuServe, Pearson, and The Walt Disney Company. In his current role as a Principal with Goodyear Ventures, Chris focuses on mobility and sustainable materials investments that enhance Goodyear's products and mobility services. Previously, as New Market Development Vice President for AT&T Labs, Chris led a venture development and investment group that commercialized emerging technologies outside of traditional AT&T markets. A two term Generation Foundation Fellow for Sustainable Development and former Vice President of NorTech, the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, Chris played a critical role in the early development of the clean energy movement in Northeast Ohio. In addition to his operational experience, Chris has written more than 50 film, television, and children's book projects, and served as a key advisor on start up funding and strategic partnering for New Media Partners, a digital media and technology consultancy based in Glasgow, Scotland.-------------- Specialties: New Business Creation, especially digital media and information-based services; New Venture Development; Handling Complex Multiparty/International Negotiations; Structuring and Managing Joint Ventures, Research Agreements, and Government Contracts; Government Liaison; Business and Division Turnarounds; Scenario and Strategic Planning; Creating Learning Organizations; College and Management Recruiting; Managing Cultural Fit and Organizational Growth