As the former Chief People Officer for Volvo Cars Americas, Alstom North America (General Electric), and Lafarge North America, Chris draws on his executive experience to relate to the challenges, ambitions, corporate environment, and decisions that his clients live with every day. Throughout his corporate career, he managed significant executive, talent and organization decisions.
Chris Palmer is the President and Founder of Chris Palmer Leadership, LLC – a Michigan-based advisory firm specializing in executive, organization, and team development in large enterprises. He is also a Partner in Predictive Advisors. This Boston-based consulting company works with small to medium size businesses to develop and execute People Strategies (hiring, retention, leadership development, succession planning, and organization design).
The breadth of Chris’ experience provides him with a unique perspective and deep insights into the
executive psyche, the keys to executive leadership, how great teams are built and managed as well as how
large global enterprises successfully manage significant change initiatives.
An MBA Graduate from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, he also
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Administration from Kettering University. He is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF-PCC), The Predictive Index, Hogan, the Center of Creative Leadership, and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching.
For over 3 decades my life was very centered around my work, career, and executive growth.
I have reached a stage in my life where I can share, support and give back. This extends beyond my professional life and ability to support charities financially and into my private space.
My life has been changed by my volunteer work. I strongly believe that living by your values makes you a better person.
Undoubtedly, this has made me a better man, husband, father and coach.
CHRIS PALMER
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