Chris Gagnon

Chris Gagnon is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in organizational strategy, private equity, and management consulting. He currently serves as a Senior Partner at CEO.works, where he leads the firm's Capital and Digital businesses.3

Career Highlights

McKinsey & Company: Gagnon had a long and distinguished career at McKinsey & Company, where he:

• Served as a Senior Partner and co-leader of the Global Organization Practice13
• Led the OrgSolutions group, building a team of over 250 data scientists, psychologists, and developers2
• Developed key tools like the Organizational Health Index (OHI), OrgLab, and People Analytics3
• Worked with C-suite clients in various sectors including private equity, finance, and consumer goods3

Private Equity Experience: Between his stints at McKinsey, Gagnon spent a decade in private equity:

• Co-founded Blue Capital3
• Served as Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Private Equity Partners3
• Participated in fund raising, deal sourcing, and portfolio management2

Expertise and Focus

At CEO.works, Gagnon focuses on:

• Partnering with private equity firms to accelerate portfolio company transformations2
• Applying the proprietary "Talent to Value" approach2
• Simultaneously accelerating speed to value and increasing enterprise value2

Education

• MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth1
• AB in Policy Studies from Dartmouth College1

Publications and Research

Gagnon has published articles in Harvard Business Review and McKinsey Quarterly.2 He has also led research on innovative approaches for developing fast, human-centric, tech-enabled organizations.2

Chris Gagnon's extensive experience in both consulting and private equity, combined with his expertise in organizational strategy and talent management, makes him a valuable asset in his role as Senior Partner at CEO.works.