Christopher Flynn
Chris Flynn is an accomplished global executive and change leadership expert with deep experience in technology and financial services. Known for his success in building high-performing teams and executing strategic change, Chris brings a unique blend of strategic insight, practical solutions, and hands-on expertise to his work with executives worldwide. He is a sought-after speaker, dynamic facilitator, and trusted leadership coach who consistently drives impactful outcomes.
With expert knowledge in business transformation, strategic planning, and post-merger integration, Chris advises senior leaders on maximizing the time-to-value of organizational change through strong leadership, business acumen, and a focus on effective change management. Renowned for preparing organizations to thrive, he consistently empowers teams to deliver exceptional results.
Currently, Chris serves as a Principal Change Advisor and Executive Instructor at Prosci, a global leader in change management, and as an adjunct professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, where he teaches MBA students. His prior roles include global executive positions at IBM, where he led a Client Success team of 850+ professionals in IBM Watson Talent and managed the integration of a $1.3 billion acquisition to support IBM’s growth in cloud solutions. Chris’s career also includes over a decade in financial services, including six years as a Vice President in Consumer and Small Business Banking. Additionally, he served as Board Chair of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the largest U.S. civil rights organization advocating for LGBTQIA+ equality.
An avid traveler and adventurer, Chris has visited all seven continents, survived 13 bank robberies, and shares his life with his husband and their two very zen greyhounds.
