Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Black & Veatch, where he leads the technology oversight team. He focuses on integrating digital optimization and transformation initiatives across the company’s diverse portfolio of services. Before joining Black & Veatch, Chris honed his expertise in software engineering and architecture at companies like Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Rational Software. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Harris-Murphy Youth Foundation, which he co-founded in 2013.

About the company

Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions, with a focus on driving innovation in the energy, water, and telecommunications sectors. The company’s mission is to build a world of difference through sustainable infrastructure development.

What they are working on

Chris is spearheading efforts to establish a coordinated and methodical approach to innovation within the Office of the CTO. This includes building internal partnerships to foster innovation, enhancing digital capabilities, and driving transformation in alignment with the company’s mission of creating sustainable infrastructure.

“For me, innovation is the engine that drives transformation. While seeking to innovate, we often create something new. Even if it doesn’t move the needle immediately, if we learn from the effort, we have fostered a culture of innovation that will one day pay dividends.”