Christopher Hearing
Director/Board Member at Franklin Madison Group LLC
Profile
Chris Hearing is a Partner, Operations of Mill Point Capital.
Mr. Hearing currently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman of Franklin Madison, Chief Strategy Officer of Avenu Insights & Analytics and on the boards of Vehicle Management Solutions and CrashPlan.
Mr. Hearing has had a successful 30-year career serving in multiple executive leadership roles.
Mr. Hearing worked in large public companies as the Chief Financial Officer at Time Life, Chief Financial Officer of a private equity portfolio group and President of Direct Holdings Global, a privately held marketing and live entertainment company.
As President, Mr. Hearing led Direct Holdings to rapid enterprise value growth by diversifying product lines and distribution channels and streamlining operations.
Mr. Hearing has advised non-profit organizations in several Board roles and has diverse experience leading international teams.
Mr. Hearing has extensive strategic experience helping organizations successfully face complex market challenges by identifying strategic opportunities for revenue growth and operational improvements, followed by the creation and implementation of action plans to achieve their goals.
He has led multiple complex integrations to successfully realize full enterprise value from business combinations.
In addition, Mr. Hearing has led organizational restructuring efforts to improve profitability and has led both buy and sell sides of several acquisitions and divestitures.
Mr. Hearing earned a B.S.
from Villanova University and an M.B.A.
from the University of Maryland.
Christopher Hearing active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
RDA Holding Co.
 RDA Holding Co. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services RDA Holding Co. provides multi platform media and direct marketing services. It produces and sells print and digital magazines, books, music, and videos through various channels, direct mail and financial services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-04-30 |
Mill Point Capital LLC
 Mill Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital) is private equity firm founded in 2013 by Michael Duran. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-07-31 |
Franklin Madison Group LLC
 Franklin Madison Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Franklin Madison Group LLC provides financial security services for individuals and families by delivering insurance products. It specializes in the distribution, marketing and administration of insurance products. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-31 |
Navigare Advisory Partners LLC
 Navigare Advisory Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Navigare Advisory Partners LLC is a marketing and strategic management consulting private company. The company is based in Bethesda, MD. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-12-31 |
Former positions of Christopher Hearing
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Direct Holdings Global LLC
 Direct Holdings Global LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Direct Holdings Global LLC sells books, music, video/DVD, and multimedia products. The private company is based in Fairfax, VA. The CEO of the company is Marshall Watson. | President | 2015-12-31 |
Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC
 Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC provides music, videos, DVDs, and books internationally. It operates as a house wares and novelty catalog retailer through its subsidiary companies. The firm sells its products over the Internet, on TV, in retail stores, and by telephone and direct mail. It has offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2006-12-31 |
Time Life, Inc.
 Time Life, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Time Life, Inc. sells books, music, video, and multi-media products. Its products are sold throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company was founded in 1961 and is located in Alexandria, VA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2004-12-31 |
Training of Christopher Hearing
| University of Maryland | Masters Business Admin |
| Villanova University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Franklin Madison Group LLC
Franklin Madison Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Franklin Madison Group LLC provides financial security services for individuals and families by delivering insurance products. It specializes in the distribution, marketing and administration of insurance products. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Commercial Services |
Time Life, Inc.
Time Life, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Time Life, Inc. sells books, music, video, and multi-media products. Its products are sold throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company was founded in 1961 and is located in Alexandria, VA. | Consumer Services |
Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC
Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC provides music, videos, DVDs, and books internationally. It operates as a house wares and novelty catalog retailer through its subsidiary companies. The firm sells its products over the Internet, on TV, in retail stores, and by telephone and direct mail. It has offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Distribution Services |
RDA Holding Co.
RDA Holding Co. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services RDA Holding Co. provides multi platform media and direct marketing services. It produces and sells print and digital magazines, books, music, and videos through various channels, direct mail and financial services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Mill Point Capital LLC
Mill Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital) is private equity firm founded in 2013 by Michael Duran. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Navigare Advisory Partners LLC
Navigare Advisory Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Navigare Advisory Partners LLC is a marketing and strategic management consulting private company. The company is based in Bethesda, MD. | Commercial Services |
Direct Holdings Global LLC
Direct Holdings Global LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Direct Holdings Global LLC sells books, music, video/DVD, and multimedia products. The private company is based in Fairfax, VA. The CEO of the company is Marshall Watson. | Retail Trade |
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