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Christopher Cochran

Christopher Cochran

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at BluChip Solutions, transforming the company into a global powerhouse and driving over $45 million in partnerships. Expertise in strategic thinking and team leadership has facilitated significant revenue growth and operational excellence, particularly through establishing long-term partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Notable achievement includes a 21% revenue increase at Apex Systems, demonstrating exceptional skills in innovation management and negotiation. Career goals focus on leveraging these competencies to drive further organizational success and market expansion.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Board of Directors Member

Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings
Wexford, PA
10.2022 - Current
  • Board Leadership & Corporate Governance: Serving on the Board of Directors for Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: COEP), a biopharmaceutical company, is pioneering cell therapy solutions for hard-to-treat cancers. Currently acting as the Board Head of the Compensation Committee, and a member of both the Auditing Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Provide strategic oversight, ensuring corporate governance, compliance, financial planning, and market expansion align with Coeptis’ mission to advance cancer therapies, and drive long-term shareholder value.

Founder & CEO

Bluchip Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2012 - Current

As CEO of BluChip Solutions, I have led the transformation of a regional Workforce Management Solutions firm into a globally recognized, full-service provider of project solutions, managed services, and consulting. Under my leadership, BluChip Solutions achieved record growth, expanded services, and diversified its client base, establishing us as a trusted partner to organizations across the U.S.

  • Accelerated Growth: Transformed the company into a nationally recognized technology leader, expanding its footprint across multiple industries. Over 13 years, I drove sustained revenue growth, securing over $45 million in key partnerships, and earning recognition as a Top Innovative IT Company in Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Successfully led strategic service expansions, key account acquisitions, and high-profile technology implementations that positioned the company at the forefront of the industry.
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Successfully directed the acquisition and integration of ITPS Corporation, strengthening our Managed Services division, and enhancing client offerings.
  • Key Partnerships: Successfully secured and managed exclusive partner agreements with leading academic institutions and enterprise organizations, resulting in over $45 million in total partnership value. Led major technology initiatives, including large-scale Office 365 migration projects, and digital transformation efforts across multiple campuses and corporate entities.
  • Sales and Operational Excellence: Established a national sales infrastructure with regional teams and an offshore recruiting division, optimizing the sales process and reducing operational costs.
  • Lean Operations: Applied lean strategies across the organization to streamline processes, resulting in improved efficiency, increased productivity, and a scalable operating model.

SVP of Sales & Operations 04/2008

Mastech Digital
Pittsburgh, PA
12.1995 - 04.2025
  • Directed sales and recruiting in the U.S. and India for a $200 million publicly traded company.
  • Exceeded revenue targets, managing teams across multiple U.S. locations. and Indian locations.
  • Achieved $30M in revenue for the MSP business unit, developing a top diversity supplier program.
  • Established long-term partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.

Enterprise Principal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Palo Alto, CA
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Led a $126M TCV account with Blue Shield of California.
  • Formulated go-to-market strategies, creating a pipeline of over $24.8M.
  • Established HPE as #1 region in the Eastern U.S., achieving profitable growth.

Executive Director

Apex Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2008 - 02.2010

Increased revenue by 21% in underperforming offices.

Developed a national sales team, generating $22M in organic revenue within 18 months.

Senior Sales Executive

Dun & Bradstreet
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1993 - 11.1995
  • Managed multi-million-dollar advertising accounts; top sales representative in 1993.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Law & Public Policy

University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN
06-1993

Skills

  • Revenue development
  • Innovation management
  • Negotiation
  • Process improvements
  • Strategic thinking
  • Customer acquisition
  • Revenue generation
  • Corporate governance
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Business development
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Board collaboration
  • Visionary leadership
  • Investor relations
  • Performance assessments
  • Board reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Contract negotiation

Timeline

Board of Directors Member

Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings
10.2022 - Current

Founder & CEO

Bluchip Solutions
03.2012 - Current

Enterprise Principal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
03.2010 - 02.2012

Executive Director

Apex Systems
05.2008 - 02.2010

SVP of Sales & Operations 04/2008

Mastech Digital
12.1995 - 04.2025

Senior Sales Executive

Dun & Bradstreet
06.1993 - 11.1995

Bachelor of Science - International Law & Public Policy

University of Tennessee
Christopher Cochran