Kris Errett

Background

About Kris Errett

I've built my career around a core belief: extraordinary teams can solve seemingly impossible problems when given the right environment to thrive. Over 15+ years of global leadership, I've consistently focused on creating that environment—one where complexity is embraced, not avoided; where individual growth fuels collective success; and where innovation flourishes through collaborative solutions—delivering $100M+ in operational savings and 20%+ average productivity gains throughout my career. My experience spans from building and scaling operations at a high-growth fintech startup to transforming enterprise financial services at global institutions, and ultimately to reshaping how organizations deliver technology solutions. Along the way, I've discovered my true professional calling: guiding organizations through their most challenging transitions when the path forward isn't clear and the stakes couldn't be higher. Some of my most meaningful work includes: Building a PMO from scratch at a global tech firm, lifting on-time delivery 38% and budget performance 29% in a year Championing enterprise SAFe adoption at a leading SaaS provider, increasing throughput 18% and improving delivery 15% Driving Agile transformation at a billion-dollar industrial manufacturer, cutting time-to-market 14% Leading trading automation at a Bermuda startup, achieving 99% STP while scaling and saving $8M+ annually Steering a $2M AWS cloud migration for an investment management firm, cutting infrastructure costs 25% What truly energizes me is stepping into situations others avoid: untangling complex operational bottlenecks, bringing clarity to strategic ambiguity, and connecting the dots between business vision and technical reality. This passion for understanding complexity led me to pursue a PhD at Case Western Reserve University, where I'm researching what enables organizations to successfully adopt and sustain innovation. My leadership philosophy centers on building genuine relationships, fostering psychological safety, and creating accountability structures that bring out the best in people. I balance data-driven decision-making with the human elements that ultimately determine success. I'm always open to connecting with fellow practitioner-scholars, technology leaders, and anyone interested in discussing how effective leadership can drive organizational transformation. Whether you're looking to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, or discuss industry trends, I welcome the conversation. kserrett@gmail.com