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Chris Adamek is listed as Operations Executive | Transformation Leader | Scaling Organizations, Driving Large Scale Operating Model Improvements & Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Adamek.
Chris Adamek previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at 4G Clinical and Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (Columbia Brand) at Columbia Sportswear Company. Chris Adamek holds Ms, Management & Industrial Relations, Awarded Two Year Graduate Teaching Fellowship from University Of Oregon Lundquist College Of Business.
As a senior executive with over two decades of leadership, I have been instrumental in driving operational excellence and transformative growth for renowned consulting organizations and Fortune 500 companies, including Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and 4G Clinical. Recruited for each role across my career, I have led global teams of 300+ members and managed budgets exceeding $30M, actively shaping executive strategy and consistently delivering measurable results.My leadership style is dynamic and results-oriented, focusing on establishing operational visions, implementing best practices, and fostering data-driven cultures with robust KPIs and metrics. I specialize in spearheading business transformations and driving growth, with a talent for operationalizing rapid scale and leading initiatives that enhance gross margins.In consulting and change management, I excel in navigating complex challenges, building relationships, and guiding teams through change processes. I prioritize creating environments of trust and guiding team members through successful transitions.Committed to fostering high-performance cultures, I am dedicated to developing and mentoring team members, setting clear performance metrics, and maintaining open, transparent communication channels across organizations.Expertise: Business Modeling, Gross Margin Expansion, Performance Improvement, Merger & Acquisition Integrations
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Wellesley, MA, US
Recruited as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at 4G Clinical, I am a global leader in clinical trials technology and services, driving operational transformation and scalability following a significant investment by Goldman Sachs. Leading a 9-person global leadership team and overseeing 300 staff, I've played a key role in advancing the business model.
Portland, Oregon, US
As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Sportswear, I was recruited by newly appointed Columbia Brand President to spearhead a major reorganization from a regionally led Go-to-Market (GTM) model to a global, brand-led approach. I managed brand operations, product creation processes, and strategic initiatives, driving improved speed to.
Portland, Oregon, US
Served as Chief of Staff, Columbia Brand in 2018 before rapid promotion to COO in 2019
Portland, OR, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Promoted following North Highland’s acquisition of ACME Business Consulting. I managed major client accounts on West Coast (Portland, Seattle, & San Diego), overseeing business development, client delivery, and quality assurance. Continued hands-on client delivery for key accounts: Nike, Columbia Sportswear, TaylorMade, and multiple mid-size accounts.
Progressing through multiple roles culminating as Managing Director and Partner at ACME Business Consulting, I led the Portland practice with overall P&L accountability. I spearheaded numerous business transformation initiatives, including mergers, joint venture integrations, business process re-engineering, and technology implementations for clients such.
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Chris Adamek is listed as Operations Executive | Transformation Leader | Scaling Organizations, Driving Large Scale Operating Model Improvements & Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement.
Chris Adamek is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States.
Chris Adamek has worked for 4G Clinical, Columbia Sportswear Company, University Of Portland, Pamplin School Of Business, North Highland, and Acme Business Consulting (Acquired By North Highland).
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Chris Adamek holds Ms, Management & Industrial Relations, Awarded Two Year Graduate Teaching Fellowship from University Of Oregon Lundquist College Of Business.
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