As president and chief executive officer, Christopher Ainsley draws upon his experience guiding the growth of international companies to accelerate ShopperTrak’s ongoing expansion, positioning it for long-term success as the retail industry’s clear leader in strategic traffic intelligence and information products. He is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations as they relate to revenue growth and strategic direction.

Mr. Ainsley came to ShopperTrak in 2008 from The Patent Board, where he served as president and chief executive officer. He successfully transitioned the company from a consultancy to a business model of online tools and analytical products. He previously served for two years as senior vice president of global strategy and business development for LexisNexis, New York, and, prior to that, as president and chief executive officer of WoltersKluwer Health, one of three international divisions of WoltersKluwer NA, the global business publisher headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

A native of England and now an American citizen, he graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration with a Master of Business Administration degree. He also holds a Master of Arts degree from Oxford University.