Chris Murphy

Overview

Chris Murphy is a Partner at Valor Equity Partners[1], a position Murphy has held since June 2011[2]. Prior to joining Valor, Murphy served as a Founding Team Member and Director of Research at Pipal Research Corporation from January 2002 to June 2011[3]. Murphy's earlier career included roles at McKinsey & Company as Manager of Research & Information Services from March 1996 to December 2001[4], and positions in analytical services at Moore Corporation (RR Donnelley) and market research at Kohler Co.[5][6] Murphy holds a Master of Management with Distinction in Finance and Management Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management[8] and a Master of Arts in Applied Economics from Marquette University[9], along with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Marquette University[10].

Career history

1. PartnerJun 2011 to presentValor Equity Partners
2. PRFounding Team Member and Director, ResearchJan 2002 to Jun 2011Pipal Research Corporation
3. Manager, Research & Information ServicesMar 1996 to Dec 2001McKinsey & Company
4. MCManager, Sales Analytical ServicesDec 1990 to Feb 1996Moore Corporation (RR Donnelley)
5. KCMarket Research AnalystOct 1989 to Dec 1990Kohler Co.
6. UDFinancial Analyst InternMay 1989 to Aug 1989U.S. Department of Defense

Education

1. Master of Managment with Distinction, Finance and Management Strategy1992 - 1995Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
2. Master of Arts in Applied Economics, Financial Economics1987 - 1989Marquette University
3. Honors Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science1983 - 1987Marquette University