Meet Our Team of Advisory Consultants & Partners
We’ve all spent a lifetime building relationships, working with some amazing people, and building our skills and capabilities on projects alongside some of the most talented professionals in the world. C Infinity is built on the shoulders of the experiences with many amazing individuals, and we wanted to make sure we had a way to continue to collaborate regardless of where those people are in their professional and personal journeys. Our Advisory Affiliate Program allows C Infinity to pull incredibly talented teams together from throughout our networks, while also giving our networks a place to showcase their capabilities and expertise. Members of this program are available for independent consultations with our clients, or as a member of a C Infinity capabilities team as a specialist.
Dive into our network and reach out to learn more or start an engagement!
If you’re interested in becoming part of the Advisory Affiliate Program, reach out to one of the Advisors in our network that you’re already connected with to learn more!
Chris Coughlan
Founder, CEO, and Principal at C Infinity Solutions
With a career in technology sales and consulting, Chris focuses on GTM/Sales strategy, sales operations consulting, digital product strategy, outsourcing strategy, and operational efficiency strategy. He has prior experience at IBM, Wizeline, and Artium, and in roles including Enterprise AE, Client Partner, Managing Director, and CRO/COO/CBO. Some of his past clients include Disney, Nike, Morgan Stanley, Christie’s International Real Estate, Grainger, Hyatt, The Golden State Warriors, Cushman & Wakefield, JP Morgan, Porsche, Google, Stripe, The Washington Post, f5, Aribnb, and many more. Chris started his career as an Information Warfare Officer in the United States Navy and has an MBA from the University of California at Davis, along with a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the US Naval Academy.
Business Function Specialties: Sales, Strategy, Technology, Product, Design, Operations, Finance
Industry Expertise: Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate, Retail & Consumer Products, Technology
Market Segment Experience: Enterprise, Midmarket, Growth, Small Business/Startups
Advisory Engagement Types: Adhoc/Retainer, Advisory Boards/Board of Directors, Project-based engagements including CRO as a Service, COO as a Service, Digital Products Strategy & Advisory, and Outsourcing Advisory
Heather Allerdice-Gerow
Heidi Helfand
Heather is a product and creative leader with a broad and extensive skillset across hardware/software products and brand. She brings 20+ years experience leading teams in product and program management, creative services, business development, strategy, engineering, planning and portfolio management. Most recently, Heather was Media Industry Lead at 3Pillar Global, consulting publishers, streamers and ad-tech clients on product strategy, design and engineering programs. She is passionate about leading global cross-functional teams to deliver amazing user experiences.
Business Function Specialties: Operations, Sales, Strategy, Technology, Product
Industry Expertise: Media & Entertainment, Retail and Consumer Products, Technology
Market Segment Experience: Pre/Seed, Growth, Midmarket, Enterprise
Advisory Engagement Types: Adhoc/Retainer, Advisory Boards/Board of Directors, Project-based engagements, Hourly engagements
Heidi Helfand is author of the book Dynamic Reteaming. She’s passionate about helping companies build great products and high-performing teams, and she’s particularly interested in the people side of engineering. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles at AppFolio, Procore and Expertcity/GoToMeeting, Heidi has gained a deep understanding of how to help organizations successfully navigate change and scale their teams. She lives in Southern California, where she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.
Business Function Specialties: HR, Technology, Product
Industry Expertise: ECommere, Education, Health Care, Technology, Telecommunications
Market Segment Experience: Pre/Seed, Small Business, Growth
Advisory Engagement Types: Adhoc/Retainer, Advisory Boards/Board of Directors, Project-based engagements, Hourly engagements, Long-term projects, Full-Time
Alan Smithers
Stephen (Alan) Smithers is a highly experienced professional with many years in IT consulting, IT architecture, IT strategy, IT modernization, SW development and IT infrastructure. No problem is too complex to solve with the right tools, team, experience, and effort. Every client deserves to be delighted with results that exceed expectations. This mantra drives my efforts and has served me and my clients well over time.
Business Function Specialties: Strategy, Technology, IT as a Business
Industry Expertise: Financial Services, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics
Market Segment Experience: Enterprise
Advisory Engagement Types: Adhoc/Retainer, Project-based engagements, Hourly engagements, Long-term projects