FORT WORTH, TEXAS, (September 2, 2015) — Buxton, the leader in customer analytics, is pleased to announce that Chris Briggs has been named chief of staff. In this role, he will lead multiple departments, oversee internal communication and act as an advisor to other executives. Most recently, Briggs served as senior vice president of client experience.
“Chris is a tremendous leader who is highly respected by his colleagues,” notes Tom Buxton, president and chief executive officer of Buxton. “His deep knowledge of our company and talent for strategic planning and execution have perfectly prepared him for this role. We are fortunate to have Chris on our leadership team.”
“Remaining at the forefront of the customer analytics industry requires dedication to excellence in all areas of our business,” says Briggs. “It is a privilege to serve the innovative, talented team of people at Buxton and I look forward to our company’s many continued successes.”
Briggs joined Buxton in 2003 in the spatial analytics department. He has held leadership positions in multiple areas, including operations, marketing and client experience. Briggs has been a featured speaker at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business, and coordinates the annual Buxton Challenge with the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative. Additionally, he has served on the advisory board for the International City/County Managers Association and has contributed to Harvard Business Review.
Briggs received a bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of North Texas and continued executive education from Southern Methodist University. In 2007, he was recognized by the UNT College of Arts and Sciences as an Outstanding Alumnus.
About Buxton
Buxton is the industry leader in customer analytics. We help businesses understand who their customers are, where their customers are located, and how to grow the value of each customer. More than 3,000 clients in the retail, restaurant, healthcare, private equity, and public sectors have relied on our insights to guide their growth strategies. Clients include Anthropologie, GNC, Sleepy’s and McAlister’s Deli.
For more information, visit www.buxtonco.com.
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