Paul Nselel
“There are 3 elements that truly set Christopher apart as a professional and senior leader: First, he is the best strategic mind I know. He is/was always very practical solutions in his approach to problem solving. Finally, he had the exceptional ability to bring the best out of folks at all levels of the organization. I learnt a lot from him and certainly hope that our professional paths cross again. “
—Paul Nselel, President & Chief Executive Officer at AgReliant Genetics
Jim Olson
“When it comes to consequential leaders… there is Christopher O.H. Williams. He shattered the mold on everything I thought I knew about leadership. He taught me that in business and life there are never finish lines — only starting lines. That winning without purpose is a shallow ambition. And that the ultimate measure of our success is found not by testing the outer limits of our companies’ market caps and revenue growth — but instead, by our unshakeable resolve to test the limits of the human heart and our humanity.”
—Jim Olson, Former Chief Communications Officer, Starbucks, and United Airlines
Omari Leggett
Christopher Williams is one of the most creatively intelligent people I have had the pleasure to work with. There is no can’t with Christopher, it’s how and when and a brilliant understanding of what it will take to get there. I am greatly inspired by his enthusiasm and drive.”
— Omari Leggett, Former VP of Global Marketing, Beats by Dr. Dre (Apple)
Christian Kuhna
“I had the pleasure to work with Christopher at the adidas HQ, and it was most inspiring and delightful. Christopher is one of the most innovative, visionary and passionate leaders I have ever worked with, his energy is contagious.”
—Christian Kuhna, Founder, Urban Society Design Consultancy, Shanghai
Dr. Emmett Tracy
“Higher education (and corporate) needs innovators, systems thinkers and hands-on leaders…. Christopher has the personality and the skill set to handle diverse industries, diverse stakeholders, and complex, multinational operations. People gravitate to him because he’s genuine, creative and intelligent.”
—Dr. Emmett Tracy, Dean, Emory & Henry College – School of Business
Audrey Bracey Deegan
“In my many years of working at the senior level, Christopher stands out as one of the most natural leaders I have seen. With a calm, steady hand, he can steer even the rockiest ship and get all the shipmates to work as a team. However, if need be, he isn’t afraid to use a firm hand to get the wayward back in line—but never before hearing them out. It’s that balance in his leadership style that is distinctive, that has you trying to figure out the trick. I would work for him, with him, anywhere, anytime.”
—Audrey Bracey Deegan, Former Chief Knowledge Architect, Textron Inc.
Zoltan Antal-Mokos
“Christopher supported our students as Executive in Residence with utmost professionalism, sharing rich experience in discussions with full-time MBA’s to the benefit of their development. His “Fireside Chat” with Executive MBA’s was praised by all in attendance for its authentic account of a leader’s role in driving change. Christopher’s inspirational leadership philosophy, now captured in short video snippets and integrated in our online learning materials, offers a lot to learn from and reflect upon.”
—Zoltan Antal-Mokos, Professor of Strategy, ESMT Berlin
Soon Yu
“I witnessed great character and integrity, married with amazing strategic chops, combined with a wealth of knowledge/experience. In my book, I give Christopher credit for being the catalyst that led to the "Iconic Advantage" platform since he is such a keen advocate on how to create competitive advantage, especially during his time at NIKE. I would highly recommend Christopher to any organization.”
— Soon Yu, Former Global VP of Innovation, VF Corporation and Author “Iconic Advantage”