Patrick Landers

About Patrick Landers

VP / Head of Strategy with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise strategy, strategic planning, and organizational execution across complex institutions.I work with executive teams and boards to define strategic direction, design operating models, and translate strategy into clear, executable priorities. My experience spans corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector environments, where I have led strategy through periods of growth, constraint, and organizational change.My core areas of work include- Enterprise and corporate strategy- Strategic planning and execution- Operating model and portfolio design- Organizational transformation and change leadership- Board-level strategy development and decision support- Cross-functional alignment and executionPreviously, I served as Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, Research & Evaluation at AARP Foundation, where I led enterprise-wide strategy development and execution across multiple planning cycles. I worked closely with executive leadership and the board to focus enterprise priorities, shift from outputs to outcomes, and align operating reality with strategy.I combine rigorous strategic analysis with practical execution, helping organizations move from planning to action without losing momentum or stakeholder alignment. My background includes formal legal training, education at Harvard Business School, and deep experience facilitating complex, high-stakes strategic decisions.

Experience

1. Vice President Strategy at Convene Lab

   Convene Lab

   Aug 2024 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   Serve as Vice President of Strategy, leading enterprise strategy, strategic planning, and execution work with senior leadership teams across complex organizations.In this role, I work directly with CEOs, executive teams, and boards to- Structure decision-ready information to support strategy development- Define strategic direction and enterprise priorities- Design operating models and governance structures- Translate strategy into clear, executable plans- Align cross-functional leadership around decisions and accountability- Support large-scale organizational change and transformation initiativesIn parallel, I applied artificial intelligence and automation to internal strategy, research, and operational workflows, improving efficiency, analytical throughput, and execution support across the firm.My work focuses on helping organizations move from strategy formulation to execution, particularly in environments characterized by complexity, constrained resources, and competing stakeholder interests.

Education

• University of Galway

  BA, Law and Economics

  1993 — 1996

• University of Galway

  LLB, Law

  1996 — 1998

• Harvard Business School

  Creating Shared Value, Executive Education, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2017

• Harvard Business School

  Private Equity & Venture Capital, Executive Education, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2019

• Harvard Business School

  MBA, Masters Business Administration

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• Licensing
• Business Planning
• Financial Modeling
• Strategy
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Corporate Finance
• Management
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Strategic Planning
• Legal
• Valuation
• Business Strategy
• New Business Development
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Development
• Finance
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Planning Facilitation
• Due Diligence
• Innovation
• Market Research
• Innovation Management
• Joint Ventures
• International Business
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Investments
• Entrepreneurship