Christopher Penrod
Leader in strategy, transformation, and portfolio execution with a proven record of building high-performing PMOs and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Role
- Sr Director, Strategic Initiatives at Equifax
- Location
- O\'Fallon, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Penrod
Executive leader in enterprise strategy, transformation, and portfolio execution with a proven record of building high-performing PMOs and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives across data, technology, and operations. Trusted partner to senior leadership for translating strategy into measurable business outcomes through governance, financial stewardship, and organizational alignment. Led $100M+ portfolios, driven $70M+ in documented cost savings, and modernized operating models across financial services, education, and data-driven enterprises.
Experience
Sr Director, Strategic Initiatives
Jan 2026 — Present
Leads cross-functional, enterprise strategic initiatives from concept through execution, driving growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.• Translates executive strategy into actionable programs by developing business cases, financial models, project plans, and success metrics.• Partnerers with senior leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, and internal data insights.• Drives delivery of complex, multi-workstream initiatives, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.• Serves as executive point of contact for strategic programs, influencing stakeholders, facilitating alignment, and communicating progress and outcomes.• Establishes ROI tracking, governance, and continuous improvement frameworks using Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools such as Jira and Aha.
Education
American Public University System
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
2010 — 2012
Communtiy College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
1995 — 1999
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Technology/Technician
2000 — 2002
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