Overview
Chris Hayes serves as Chief Technology Officer at Arcovo AI as of September 2025[1][3]. Hayes brings experience across human resources, organizational training, operations, retail, and e-commerce, with a stated focus on building high-performing teams and aligning technology with business goals[2]. Prior roles include Chief Information Officer at L & JG Stickley from May 2021 to September 2025[4], Chief Digital Officer and Vice President of Digital Development at National Business Furniture[7], and Director of Application and Product Development at Centare[9]. Hayes also held the position of Digital Transformation Executive at ConnectWise[5]. Educational credentials include an Executive Leadership certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business[11], a Bachelor of Arts from Alma College[12], and a degree in Business Administration and Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University[13].
Profile introduction
I thrive on building high-performing teams and unlocking organizational potential through strategic technology adoption. My background spans Human Resources, Organizational Training, Operations, Retail, and E-commerce, giving me unique insights into building cultures that embrace digital transformation. Above all, I believe that empowering teams and aligning technology with business goals is the key to unlocking sustainable growth. Feel free to connect if you share an interest in advancing organizational capabilities through AI, Agile methodologies, and strategic IT leadership. Let’s collabo…
Career history
- Chief Technology OfficerSep 2025 to presentArcovo AI
- CIOMay 2021 to Sep 2025L & JG Stickley
- Digital Transformation ExecutiveFeb 2021 to May 2021ConnectWise
- CIO, VP IT & Digital StrategyDec 2018 to Oct 2020National Business Furniture
- CDO, VP - Digital DevelopmentMay 2017 to Dec 2018National Business Furniture
- Director, Agile Training and Organizational TransformationJul 2016 to May 2017Centare
- Director, Application and Product DevelopmentSep 2013 to May 2017Centare
- Manager, Application and Product DevelopmentMay 2012 to Sep 2013Centare
Education
Executive Leadership2018 - 2018University of California, BerkeleyHaas School of Business
- B.AAlma College
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralKeller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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