Chris Gallagher
Growth-Focused Founder & Strategic Advisor | 20+ Years Driving Market Expansion, Innovation & P&L Ownership in Startups and Global Firms
- Role
- Founder and General Manager at Local Time Brewing
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Gallagher
I’ve spent my career building, operating, and scaling businesses — both as an advisor and…
Experience
Founder and General Manager
Aug 2021 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
Founded and scaled an award-winning craft brewery, named NC’s New Brewery of the Year within its first 12 months.Own full P&L and lead all facets of the business—product development, brand strategy, team leadership, and commercial expansion.• Grew taproom-driven revenue and established multichannel distribution, including placements in regional grocery chains, airport concessions, and hospitality accounts• Launched a globally inspired beer portfolio and brand that has resonated with both consumers and industry stakeholders, fueling brand awareness and growth• Oversaw buildout, permitting, and launch of a second taproom, expanding geographic reach and customer footprint• Lead community engagement, strategic partnerships, and public relations, including fundraising for local causes and visibility at regional events• Manage cross-functional team, taproom operations, and event programming; drive culture and operational excellenceActively applying entrepreneurial learnings to support other founders, executive teams, and investors navigating growth, change, and market expansion.
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business
MBA
Bates College
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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