Chris Trendler is the managing director and the head of Portfolio Talent at Madison Dearborn Partners. This private equity firm has raised over $26 billion in capital since its inception in 1992. It operates in various verticals, including software services, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. In his role, Trendler is responsible for leading the firm's talent strategy across the portfolio. Before joining Madison Dearborn Partners in 2021, he was a partner at ghSMART and Company, advising investors, CEOs, and boards on critical talent issues.