Chris Hazelton

Current

Research Director, Mobile and Wireless at The 451 Group

Education

Boston University
Boston University - School of Management
University of Richmond

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Industry

Wireless

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Chris Hazelton’s Summary

I manage the mobile and wireless research practice at The 451 Group. This program covers all aspects of mobile and wireless within the worldwide enterprise space, with particular attention to mobile software & services, mobile security, wireless networks (WAN and LAN), and mobile devices.

While working for IDC, I covered worldwide device technology and market trends in the mobile and wireless marketplace. Focusing on the convergence of mobile/wireless access technologies and advances in device component technologies that impact product designs and capabilities of devices in both consumer and business market segments. I researched technology and social trends, including the increasing availability of digital content and a growing culture of mobile data consumption, which are driving advances in overall device performance.

I completed my MBA and MS in Information Systems from Boston University in May of 2005. For my summer internship, I conducted market research for Lucent Technologies. I led a team in the development of a demand creation strategy for mobile high-speed data solutions in the healthcare Industry.

Chris Hazelton’s Specialties:

Two masters degrees (MBA and MSIS) with extensive financial services, research, reporting, and systems experience with a background in both structured and high growth departments. Strong leadership skills demonstrated by Fortune 500 management experience and business school leadership.

Chris Hazelton’s Experience

Research Director, Mobile and Wireless

The 451 Group

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

The 451 Group is an independent technology-industry analyst company that was founded in 2000, and has offices in the US and Europe. Our research makes sense of swiftly moving trends in the industry creating information technologies (IT) used by large and midsized organizations.

Chris Hazelton’s Education

Boston University

MS , Information Systems , 2003 — 2005
Boston University - School of Management

MBA , 2003 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

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- President, Graduate Business School Student Government
- Graduate Research Intern, Boston University Institute for Leading in a Dynamic Economy (BUILDE)
- MS-MBA Scholarship Recipient
University of Richmond

BS , Business Administration , September 1993 — May 1997

Activities and Societies:

Lambda Chi Alpha, Rush Chairman 1996