Chris Varelas

Chris Varelas is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within various organizations. As a Founding Partner at Riverwood Capital since November 2007, Varelas has significantly influenced the investment landscape. Varelas also serves as a Board Member and founder of the Finance Leaders Fellowship at The Aspen Institute, emphasizing collaboration among diverse thought leaders to tackle complex global issues. Current roles include Lead Director at Nextdoor, Advisory Board Member at Elemental Cognition, and various advisory positions across multiple investment firms. Varelas has an extensive background in investment banking, having held key positions at Salomon Brothers/Citigroup, and holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School and a Bachelor's degree from Occidental College.