Meet Chris Lynne, University of Phoenix CEO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-13

Who is Chris Lynne?

Chris Lynne is the President of the University of Phoenix and has over 20 years of experience in higher education and financial leadership. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Accounting from Purdue University. Lynne is dedicated to expanding access to career-focused education for nontraditional students.

Chris Lynne's Work History

Chris Lynne has a comprehensive background in higher education and financial management, serving in leadership roles at Northcentral University, HotChalk, and other institutions. He has been instrumental in university transformation and strategic growth.

• 2022-12 - President and Trustee, University of Phoenix
• 2022-06 - 2022-12 - Interim President and CFO, University of Phoenix
• 2018-11 - 2022-05 - Chief Financial Officer, University of Phoenix
• 2010-06 - 2014-05 - Executive Vice President, COO and CFO, Northcentral University
• 2014-05 - 2015-08 - President and COO, HotChalk, Inc.

Chris Lynne's Education

Chris Lynne earned an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Accounting from Purdue University.

• Purdue University Daniels School of Business - BS in Accounting (1992 - 1995)
• University of Chicago Booth School of Business - MBA in Strategy and Finance (1998 - 2000)

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