Chris Byam

Chris ByamChris ByamChris Byam

Chris Byam

Chris ByamChris ByamChris Byam

Helping Growing Brands Scale Smarter.

I partner with executives, founders, and private equity groups to accelerate business growth through strategic expansion, high-value negotiations, real estate optimization, and operational execution.


From startup concepts to nationally recognized brands, I help companies identify opportunities others overlook, negotiate

Skills

Business Growth Strategy

Develop scalable growth strategies that align operations, real estate, finance, and market demand.

Brand Expansion

Helping emerging and established brands determine where, when, and how to expand.

Executive Negotiations

Negotiating complex real estate transactions while protecting capital and maximizing long-term value.

Market Intelligence

Using data analytics and demographic modeling to uncover overlooked opportunities and reduce expansion risk.

Development & Execution

Managing projects from concept through ribbon cutting while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality.

Portfolio Optimization

Evaluating existing portfolios to improve profitability, market coverage, and operational efficiency.

Current & Previous Employers

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Property acquisition and brand development

Madison Reed

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Site selection for Hair Color Bars nationally

Kendra Scott

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Kendra Scott

Ten year strategy for national brick and mortar development

CBRE

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Kendra Scott

Property and project management for owner/tenant developments

Accomplishments

Every growth decision has long-term consequences.

Whether entering new markets, repositioning an existing portfolio, negotiating complex transactions, or developing a long-term expansion strategy, I help organizations make informed decisions that reduce risk while creating sustainable growth.

130% Revenue Growth

Developed and executed a data-driven market expansion strategy that increased annual revenue by more than 130% by identifying underserved markets, optimizing site selection, and improving portfolio performance.

International Market Launch

Selected to lead the organization's first international expansion, delivering a fully operational UK business launch in just 16 weeks through cross-functional leadership, vendor negotiations, regulatory coordination, and execution.

Public Speaking

After one of my best years in real estate, ICSC asked for me to speak on a panel around my success in the industry. 

Industries served

  • Automotive Retail
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle Fashion
  • Luxury Retail
  • Health & Personal Care
  • Apparel
  • Food & Beverage
  • Service Retail
  • Mixed-Use Development
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Property Management
  • Store Development
  • Project Management

Contact Me

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