Chris Needham
Executive Chairperson at Corporate Education Group- Claim this Profile
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Ira Riklis
Chris was the senior banker on the loan to Lydia Security Monitoring Inc. while at State Street Bank. In all my dealings with Chris I have found him to be strong but fair, insightful, honorable, and in every way to treat the interaction as a partnership (in the finest sense of the word). Since then, I jumped at the chance to invest with Chris when he formed Sequin. I consider myself very lucky to be able to actually partner up with Chris. Aside from being an excellent partner, he is one of the smartest people that I have ever met. I appreciate Chris' willingness to share his wisdom and good sense with me. I can recommend Chris to anyone unreservedly, no matter what side of the table you may sit.
Ira Riklis
Chris was the senior banker on the loan to Lydia Security Monitoring Inc. while at State Street Bank. In all my dealings with Chris I have found him to be strong but fair, insightful, honorable, and in every way to treat the interaction as a partnership (in the finest sense of the word). Since then, I jumped at the chance to invest with Chris when he formed Sequin. I consider myself very lucky to be able to actually partner up with Chris. Aside from being an excellent partner, he is one of the smartest people that I have ever met. I appreciate Chris' willingness to share his wisdom and good sense with me. I can recommend Chris to anyone unreservedly, no matter what side of the table you may sit.
Ira Riklis
Chris was the senior banker on the loan to Lydia Security Monitoring Inc. while at State Street Bank. In all my dealings with Chris I have found him to be strong but fair, insightful, honorable, and in every way to treat the interaction as a partnership (in the finest sense of the word). Since then, I jumped at the chance to invest with Chris when he formed Sequin. I consider myself very lucky to be able to actually partner up with Chris. Aside from being an excellent partner, he is one of the smartest people that I have ever met. I appreciate Chris' willingness to share his wisdom and good sense with me. I can recommend Chris to anyone unreservedly, no matter what side of the table you may sit.
Ira Riklis
Chris was the senior banker on the loan to Lydia Security Monitoring Inc. while at State Street Bank. In all my dealings with Chris I have found him to be strong but fair, insightful, honorable, and in every way to treat the interaction as a partnership (in the finest sense of the word). Since then, I jumped at the chance to invest with Chris when he formed Sequin. I consider myself very lucky to be able to actually partner up with Chris. Aside from being an excellent partner, he is one of the smartest people that I have ever met. I appreciate Chris' willingness to share his wisdom and good sense with me. I can recommend Chris to anyone unreservedly, no matter what side of the table you may sit.
Experience
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Corporate Education Group
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Chairperson
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Jan 2019 - Present
Corporate Education Group (CEG), originally founded at Boston University as the Boston University Corporate Education Center, is a premier provider of corporate training and consulting services. For nearly 27 years, CEG has collaborated with clients to optimize individual, team and organizational performance. Our focus is to provide relevant, actionable and practical solutions tailored to address the challenges specific to each client. Corporate Education Group (CEG), originally founded at Boston University as the Boston University Corporate Education Center, is a premier provider of corporate training and consulting services. For nearly 27 years, CEG has collaborated with clients to optimize individual, team and organizational performance. Our focus is to provide relevant, actionable and practical solutions tailored to address the challenges specific to each client.
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President
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Feb 2017 - Present
Needham Associates provides financial and strategic advisory services to for profit and not-for-profit organizations and it originates and manages private equity investments. Needham Associates provides financial and strategic advisory services to for profit and not-for-profit organizations and it originates and manages private equity investments.
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Seguin Partners, LLC
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Middleton, MA
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Co-founder and Managing Partner
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2018
Private equity investment fund specializing in buyouts and re-capitalizations of small, growing companies in security services, business services, healthcare services and business publishing and information businesses. Seguin Partners has successfully realized all of it investments and distributed all proceeds to investors. Private equity investment fund specializing in buyouts and re-capitalizations of small, growing companies in security services, business services, healthcare services and business publishing and information businesses. Seguin Partners has successfully realized all of it investments and distributed all proceeds to investors.
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Citizens
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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2015 - 2016
Citizen Bank's Security Alarm Banking Group provides customized financing and cash management solutions to meet the unique needs of companies in the security alarm industry and other security sectors nationwide. We also provide capital market capabilities and strong execution with our extensive network of funding sources. Citizen Bank's Security Alarm Banking Group provides customized financing and cash management solutions to meet the unique needs of companies in the security alarm industry and other security sectors nationwide. We also provide capital market capabilities and strong execution with our extensive network of funding sources.
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Bariston Partners
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Managing Director
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2002 - 2015
Bariston Partners was a private equity investment and merchant banking firm providing both capital and advisory services to middle market services companies. Bariston has realized on all of its investments. ► Originated and managed private equity investments totaling $50 million with realized value of over $110 million and unrealized value of over $60 million ► Demonstrated expertise in governance, structuring, strategy, finance and restructuring ► Investments focused on security services, business services, healthcare services and business information and data ► Co-founded Seguin Partners as successor to Bariston Partners and raised, invested and managed $10 million private equity investment fund Show less
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Citizens
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President/Division Executive, Communications and Publishing Division
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1999 - 2001
Citizen's acquired State Street communication and services specialized lending division in 1999. ► Managed a team of 17 professionals in four teams, including addition of the Publishing department ► Built the business from $650 million to over $1.2 billion in commitments with over 100 relationships and over $20 million in pre-tax profit ► Developed credit policies for Citizens specialized lending in tele-communications, services and media ► Served on senior planning team for the Citizens’ acquisition of the State Street lending business Show less
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State Street
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Division Head
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1983 - 1999
Senior Vice President/Division Head, Communications Lending Division (1992-1999) ► Grew commitments from $200 million to over $500 million, added 100 lending relationships and developed over 10 new industry specialty areas ► Developed systematic approach to industry and borrower analysis, valuation, and structure ► Turned around troubled business, recruited replacement personnel and reset strategy, 1992-1994 ► Managed over 20 troubled relationships to successful exit or turnaround Division Credit Officer 1989-1992 Commercial and Industry Lending Officer 1983-1992 Show less
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Education
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Harvard Business School
MBA, General Management -
University of Maryland College Park
BS, Finance