R. Chris Langhorne

R. Chris Langhorne is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in strategic planning and business development across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, Executive Vice President at Almarai since February 2024, Langhorne develops corporate strategy and manages M&A processes for the largest food company in the Middle East. Previously, Langhorne contributed as a Board Member for Covenant House International from January 2021 to May 2024, focusing on transformative solutions for at-risk youth. As Global Senior Director of Strategy & Planning at Nestlé from 2017 to April 2024, Langhorne directed strategic initiatives for the Global PetCare business. Earlier roles include Director of Strategy & Business Development at Altria, Global Strategy lead for Software and Peripherals at Dell, and various strategic and analytical positions at Johnson and Johnson, Alcoa, KPMG, and Andersen Consulting. R. Chris Langhorne holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia.