Eddy Vertil
⤷ Ph.D. | Management Consultant | Strategy Execution | Portfolio, Program & PMO Leadership | Enterprise Transformation | Adjunct Professor | International Standards Contributor
- Role
- Executive Board Member at Fast Company Executive Board
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eddy Vertil
With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of project management, strategy, and innovation, I help organizations solve complex problems, drive measurable transformation, and build systems that scale. Given that only 35% of projects are deemed successful due to misalignment with strategy, I focus on bridging the execution gap—aligning vision with delivery, especially in environments marked by ambiguity and rapid change.I am not only a seasoned project leader—I am a strategic advisor, professor, and architect of enterprise solutions trusted to lead high-impact initiatives and shape the next generation of leaders. His approach blends technical expertise with human-centered leadership to accelerate time-to-value, mitigate portfolio risk, and embed strategy into every layer of execution.“.”. Career Highlights• Co-Author of PMI’s “Navigating Project Complexity” – a practice guide for leading complex strategic initiatives• Co-Author of PMI’s “The Standard for Portfolio Management - Fifth Edition” – a global standard guide for PPM• Contributor of PMI’s \"Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide\" a practice guide for developing a PMO• Ph.D. in Business Management, Strategy & Innovation – research focused on strategy benefit realization using PPM• Forbes Council Lead – recognized thought leader on strategic execution and leadership development• Professor & Course Designer – delivering advanced curriculum in partnership with top-tier institutions• Marquis Who’s Who | Global Lifetime Achievement Honoree – recognized for leadership and impact & Lifelong Learner & Practitioner-ScholarA research-driven strategist, I am deeply committed to staying ahead of industry trends and translating emerging insights into actionable strategies. Whether guiding PMOs, advising executive teams, or mentoring future leaders, I apply systems thinking and evidence-based frameworks to drive real, measurable impact. Core CompetenciesManagement Consulting | Strategy Execution | Portfolio and PMO Leadership | Program Management | Enterprise Transformation | Governance | Benefits Realization | Change Management | Risk Management | Executive Stakeholder Alignment
Experience
Executive Board Member
Jan 2024 — Present
Contribute executive insights on thought leadership, leadership development, culture, governance, sustainability, and the future of work.
Education
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Executive Education, Leading Strategic Projects Programme
Middlesex College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
2001 — 2004
Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Management, Strategy & Innovation
2019 — 2025
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MicroMasters®, Statistics and Data Science
2021 — 2026
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Science (M.S.), Project Management
2013 — 2015
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Information Systems Management
2010 — 2013
Professional & Executive Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Executive Education, Advanced Business Strategy
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Management, Specialization in Computer Information Systems
2006 — 2009
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