Chris Baldwin

Chris Baldwin’s Biography

Chris Baldwin is a Managing Partner at CVC.

CVC is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm that manages funds for investors all over the world. It is led by its Managing Partners and is majority owned by its employees. Expert teams with in-depth insight into local business environments drive the company's success.

Chris is based in New York and worked with CVC on several key projects before joining the company in 2020, including serving on the Boards of Petco, PDC Brands and BJ’s Wholesale Club, and successfully leading BJ’s as CEO.

Chris has a consistent track record of increasing shareholder value and operating performance at Fortune 100 companies, with extensive experience in leading complex businesses, mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and turnarounds.

Prior to BJ’s, Chris held a range of executive positions in the food and beverage sector. He held leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, P&G and Nabisco. He also served as CEO of energy company Hess Corporation and was Senior Vice President of Hess Corporation.

He currently sits on the boards... Chris Baldwin is a Managing Partner at CVC.

CVC is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm that manages funds for investors all over the world. It is led by its Managing Partners and is majority owned by its employees. Expert teams with in-depth insight into local business environments drive the company's success.

Chris is based in New York and worked with CVC on several key projects before joining the company in 2020, including serving on the Boards of Petco, PDC Brands and BJ’s Wholesale Club, and successfully leading BJ’s as CEO.

Chris has a consistent track record of increasing shareholder value and operating performance at Fortune 100 companies, with extensive experience in leading complex businesses, mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and turnarounds.

Prior to BJ’s, Chris held a range of executive positions in the food and beverage sector. He held leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, P&G and Nabisco. He also served as CEO of energy company Hess Corporation and was Senior Vice President of Hess Corporation.

He currently sits on the boards of several companies, including Advantage Solutions; Authentic Brands Group, a brand management firm that is the owner of Reebok and holds the image rights of many high-profile figures such as David Beckham; Mediaocean, a leading advertising technology company; and ExamWorks, an independent medical exams provider. He also serves as Executive Chairman of PDC Brands, a wellness and personal care company, and is Non-Executive Chair of the Board at Constellation Brands Inc.

Active in his community, Chris is an Executive Board Member of Harlem Lacrosse, a sports education organization, and served as Chairman of both the National Retail Federation and Morristown Medical Center, which he still supports as a donor.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Chris Baldwin’s Newsfeed

Constellation Brands announces election of Christopher J. Baldwin as new independent board chair

Christopher J. Baldwin, managing partner at CVC Advisors (US) Inc., is to become a member of Constellation Brands’ board of directors and non-executive chair of the company’s board, effective March 1, 2024. Constellation Brands Inc. is a leading beverage alcohol company.

Chris Baldwin’s Background

CVC

Managing Partner

Aug 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

CVC Capital Partners is a global finance and private equity organization. It was established in 1981 and today has 29 offices around the world.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

Sep 2015 - Aug 2020

Westborough, MA, USA

BJ's Wholesale Club is an exclusive members-only grocery and home product provider operating on the East Coast of the United States. Chris was named COO/President/Director in September 2015 and CEO in January 2016.

Hess Retail Corporation

Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

Woodbridge Township, NJ, USA

Hess Retail Corporation is a global energy company. During his time as CEO of the $12.5 billion retail business, Chris led the spin-off of Hess Retail from Hess Corporation.

Hess Corporation

Senior Vice President – Marketing and Refining

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

Woodbridge Township, NJ, USA

Hess Corporation (formerly Amerada Hess) is a global energy business that produces crude oil and natural gas and provides energy solutions.

The Kraft Heinz Company

President – Snacks

2007 - 2010

East Hanover, NJ, USA

The Kraft Heinz Company has been an internationally trusted producer of high-quality foods for over 150 years, making it one of the world's leading food and beverage firms. Notable brands include Kraft, Heinz, Philadelphia, Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, Jell-O and Classico.

The Kraft Heinz Company

Vice President – Sales and Logistics

1999 - 2004

Chicago, IL, USA

The Kraft Heinz Company is the world's fifth-largest food and beverage company. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Current Board Positions

Constellation Brands Inc.

Non-Executive Chair

Mar 2024 - Present

Victor, NY, USA

Constellation Brands is a leading beverage company with a diverse portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits. It owns high-profile brands such as Corona, Modelo, and Robert Mondavi and is a key player in the global alcohol market.

Advantage Solutions

Board Director

Feb 2023 - Present

Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers.

Authentic Brands Group

Board Member

Dec 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Authentic Brands Group LLC, based in New York City, is an American brand management firm. Its holdings include a variety of fashion, athletics and entertainment brands, which it licences and merchandises in collaboration with other firms. In 2021, CVC and HPS Investment Partners acquired stakes in Authentic Brands Group, valuing the company at $12.7 billion in enterprise value.

Mediaocean

Board Member

Dec 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Mediaocean is one of the world’s leading advertising technology companies. The company assists the world's top agencies and advertisers in managing more than $200 billion in annualised media expenditure. In 2021 CVC and TA partnered with Mediaocean to grow its omnichannel platform, which serves as an industry system of record for media management, finance and intelligence.

ExamWorks

Board Member

Nov 2021 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

ExamWorks is a company based in Atlanta that offers independent medical examinations (IMEs), peer evaluations, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, record retrieval, document management, and other services. In 2021, CVC agreed to buy a controlling stake in the business in order to assist the company's next phase of growth.

PDC Wellness & Personal Care

Executive Chairman

May 2020 - Present

Stamford, CT, USA

PDC is one of the world's fastest-growing wellness and personal care enterprises with a variety of fragrance, personal care and wellness products found in more than 80 countries. Brands include Cantu, Dr Teal's, Elegant Touch and Eylure.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Executive Chairman

Feb 2020 - Present

Boston, MA, USA

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is a members-only warehouse chain headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. Chris served as Executive Chairman from February 2020 until August 2020.

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Previous Board Positions

National Retail Federation

Chairman

2018 - 2020

Washington, DC, USA

The National Retail Federation is the world's biggest retail trade organization. It is dedicated to promoting the people, policies and ideas that enable retail to succeed.

Petco Health & Wellness Co

Board Member

2016 - 2018

San Diego, CA, USA

Petco is a pet retailer based in the United States that sells pet products, food and related services. It was sold to CVC in 2016.

Philanthropy

Harlem Lacrosse

Board Member

2012 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Founded in 2008, Harlem Lacrosse helps young people change their lives by providing daily wrap-around academic support, lacrosse instruction, leadership training, college readiness career exploration, mentoring and admissions counseling. Having started with just a single team, they now serve over 1200 students from low income communities in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and LA.

Foundation for Morristown Medical Center

Chairman & Donor

2015 - 2018

Morristown, NJ, USA

Morristown Medical Center is a non-profit research and academic medical center in Morristown, New Jersey. The Foundation seeks to inspire community philanthropy to further the already exceptional healthcare given to patients at the hospital. Chris served as the Foundation's Board Chairman.

Awards & Recognition

The Power 50: Christopher Baldwin

Honoree

Jul 2018

Worcester, MA, USA

Chris is featured as part of the Worcester Business Journal Power 50, highlighting prominent business people from various sectors.

Press Releases

CVC and TA to partner with Mediaocean and grow its omnichannel advertising platform

Quoted

Aug 2021

CVC Managing Partner Chris Baldwin says the firm believes helping marketers and agencies navigate the intricate digital advertising landscape is crucial to success. CVC looks forward to helping Mediaocean achieve this.

CVC Fund VIII and HPS Investment Partners to acquire stakes in Authentic Brands Group

Quoted

Nov 2021

Chris Baldwin, Managing Partner at CVC, says the firm plans to work closely with ABG's management team to help carry out their strategic priorities, especially concerning international expansion.