Chris Hemberger
About Chris Hemberger
Chris Hemberger serves as the Vice President and Head of Global Sales at brightwheel, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Toast, InVision, and Acquia.
Work at Brightwheel
Chris Hemberger serves as the Vice President, Head of Global Sales at Brightwheel. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's sales strategy and global outreach from its Boston, Massachusetts location. His role involves overseeing sales operations and driving revenue growth within the organization.
Current Role at Stage 2 Capital
In addition to his role at Brightwheel, Chris Hemberger is a Limited Partner at Stage 2 Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he invests in and provides advisory support to early-stage technology companies, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and business development.
Professional Background
Chris Hemberger has a diverse professional background with significant experience in sales leadership. He previously worked at Toast, Inc. as Group Vice President, New Business from 2019 to 2024, and at InVision in various senior roles from 2016 to 2019. His career also includes positions at Acquia, Wayfair, and Sensata Technologies, where he developed skills in business development and account management.
Educational Background
Chris Hemberger completed his high school education at Waring School. He furthered his studies at Bates College, where he focused on Philosophy and Music. Additionally, he attended The University of Edinburgh, studying History and Law. This educational foundation supports his analytical and strategic thinking in his professional roles.
Achievements in Sales Growth
Throughout his career, Chris Hemberger has played a pivotal role in the growth of several companies. He contributed to Wayfair's revenue growth during its IPO in 2014 and was instrumental in Toast's IPO in 2021, significantly increasing its annual recurring revenue. At InVision, he oversaw the expansion of the company's annual recurring revenue from $10 million to $100 million.