Christopher Croteau

About Christopher Croteau

As a transformative change agent, entrepreneurial executive, and recognized thought leader, I excel at setting the overall vision to build new products and markets in the technology space. My strengths include developing, enabling, and propelling innovative technologies and products into new, existing, and competitive market segments. I thrive on driving scalable business growth via technology adoption and strategic partnerships. As a collaborative leader, I’m known for securing buy-in to move critical initiatives forward and overseeing talented global teams of up to 650 professionals.Select highlights from my career include: Propelled Intel into the rapidly growing wearable device space by devising targeted strategies and business plans for wearable device technologies and products. Established Intel as a leader in the growing AR segment by creating and managing head worn display/augmented reality business plans and acquiring three companies and technologies for $300M+. Cultivated and managed a joint partnership with Samsung on an innovative operating system that was later adopted and utilized across a wide range of consumer products. Successfully generated 100+ business deals that spanned across the Enterprise Storage, Small and Medium Business, Advanced Graphics, Networking, and SaaS segments.

Experience

1. Chair of the Board of Directors

   North Bank Innovations

   Apr 2025 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   Helping to build structure and community around the amazing talent here is SW Washington.

Education

• University of Houston

  Mass Communication/Media Studies; Psychology

• University of Phoenix

  BS - Marketing, Marketing, Business, Communications

Skills

• Product Development
• Marketing Communications
• Channel
• Product Strategy
• Negotiation
• Venture Capital
• P&L Management
• International Business
• Integrated Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiations
• Mobile Devices
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Team Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Strategic Planning
• Intel
• Product Management
• Account Management
• Cloud Computing
• Channel Marketing
• Corporate Development
• Customer Relations
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Product Launch
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategy Development
• New Business Development
• Product Marketing
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service