Christopher Keillor

Strong track record with rapid promotions and diverse assignments. University of Michigan MBA honors graduate and Mensa member with a 17-year career at Hughes Electronics (now DirecTV Group). Broad experience gained during Hughes’ transition from a defense contractor to an entertainment and telecommunications company. Experienced Financial Executive. Director of Finance & Accounting for Hughes Space & Communications, world’s biggest satellite manufacturer. Worked with executives to set financial targets and budgets. I ran several company-wide processes including annual and five-year plans, budgeting, internal financial reporting, and manpower forecasting. On a day-to-day basis, it was ‘firefighting’ to keep us on track to achieve our targets. Took over for Controller during his extended absence due to a major divestiture.Venture Capital/Small Business experience. I worked with a number of startup firms, reviewing their business plans and analyzing them for strategic fit with HE’s existing businesses and addressing problems within those ventures. We made several investments, directly and through VC funds. I prepared the Board presentations, wrote-up the investment requests, and presented to the Executive Committee. Also prepared and coordinated term sheets.Specialties: Corporate Financial PlanningAccounting ManagementStrategic Planning