Chris Lyons

Before joining Brooks, Chris Lyons was a vice president and general manager at Prince Castle, a foodservice equipment business within the Marmon Retail Technologies Company. In this role, he led a business focused on developing proprietary technologies for some of the largest global brands in the restaurant industry with an emphasis on automation and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. With manufacturing operations in key customer regions like the United States, China, and Italy, Lyons has global responsibility for delivering best-in-class quality products to the company’s largest customers. He has extensive experience in product development and led the creation of several strategic platforms at Prince Castle, where he holds multiple patents. His passion is bringing new products to market with clear competitive advantages, market-leading innovation, and strong value generation for the customer. Lyons is known for his ability to create highly effective partnerships with large multi-national customers by cultivating relationships at all levels. He has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering profitable sales growth in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Within his community, Lyons has served as a volunteer mentor for Citizen Schools, teaching 6th-8th graders about science and engineering. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.