Chris Schaefer is a dynamic and seasoned financial executive who brings over 25 years of specialized experience in both healthcare and finance to his role as Chief Financial Officer at CAQH. In this role, Chris is responsible for directing the organization's financial strategies and leading the finance and legal teams to bolster CAQH's position as a leader in healthcare data solutions.
Chris’s professional journey is marked by significant achievements in corporate development, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining CAQH, he served as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at PharMerica. With an impressive track record of fostering corporate growth and performance enhancement, Chris has also held pivotal roles at CIT Healthcare and Boston Heart Diagnostics.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA with a focus on finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University.