Chris Mitchell

Chris is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience driving transformation initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and the Department of Homeland Security, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results in complex organizational environments.

Chris has progressed from individual contributor to senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Director of Operations Transformation at Capital One, where he led a 28-person organizational transformation focused on driving operational excellence. His expertise spans enterprise-wide initiative design, AI strategy, and matrix leadership across complex organizational structures.

Throughout his career in executive leadership in the private sector and public sector, Chris has consistently delivered operational excellence and honed his ability to translate executive vision into actionable strategies that drive sustainable organizational change.

Chris's efforts as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT for over 20 years, including roles as a state-certified fire and EMS instructor, provides him with unique insights into mission-critical operations and emergency response coordination. This dual perspective enables him to approach transformation challenges with both strategic rigor and operational pragmatism, making him particularly effective with government agencies and mission-driven organizations.

Chris specializes in helping organizations navigate complex transformations with stakeholder engagement, implement emerging technologies, and build organizational capabilities that deliver lasting value to the communities they serve.