Top Change Management Experts 2025

An experience designer and strategist driven by servant leadership. My passion is ensuring humans are considered thoughtfully and wholly throughout any project, as that is the strongest way for any organization to achieve success, let alone greatness. Getting there takes a unique and complex game of 3-D chess. Helping teams and organizations foster innovation by developing the skills and capabilities internally, to strengthen the corporate customer and product experiences to the next stage of possibility.

Giorgia Prestento is a strategic change advisor and behavioural scientist, with a mission to help leaders identify and address potential issues, blind spots, and resistance to change before they occur. She is the author of Amazon best seller Master the Change Maze: A Leader’s Guide to Transformation Without Chaos, a book for senior leaders who demand clarity, control, and tangible results in complex transformations. With more than 20 years of experience leading international change programmes for high-profile FTSE100 organisations, Giorgia has helped executives cut through organisational complexity, align priorities, and accelerate adoption. Holding Master’s degrees in both Business Administration and Behavioural Science, she brings analytical depth to uncovering the root causes that typically stall change. As a trusted advisor, writer, and speaker, Giorgia delivers insights that sharpen strategic thinking and strengthen leadership across the organisation.

I help executives tackle complex challenges around organizational culture and DEI. I'm a data nerd with the heart of a strategist, delivering high-touch consulting and advising to leaders in scaling businesses. As the Director of Process Change, I lead the design and implementation of employee engagement and development initiatives for companies across technology, cyber-security, and healthcare.

Results-oriented technology leader with over 9 years of experience in Infrastructure Security, Automation, Generative AI, and Software-Defined Operations. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, streamline enterprise support, and execute strategic initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and operational efficiency. A seasoned cybersecurity professional, experienced in vulnerability and patch management at scale, with a strong track record of driving measurable, data-driven impact through intelligent automation. Skilled in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure solutions that align with business and regulatory goals. Proven expertise in project and program management, particularly within Agile and Scrum frameworks, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Recognized for combining technical depth with strategic vision to deliver transformative outcomes in complex enterprise environments.

Hi, I'm Kate DeGon the visionary behind ChangeSync. My journey started with frustration as a seasoned change management professional, battling inefficiencies and outdated tools. The struggle was real—juggling disparate systems and drowning in Excel spreadsheets made deciphering data and identifying trends an exercise in futility. ChangeSync: A Digital Haven for Change Professionals. Imagine a world where there's one system, one platform, seamlessly pulling together every piece of the change management puzzle. That's the world I envisioned, and that's what ChangeSync is—a cloud-based, software solution meticulously crafted for change management professionals. It's not just a platform; it's the reliable single source of truth for all things change-related. Data-Driven Insights in a Digital Era. In an era dominated by remote workplaces, digital culture, and relentless innovation, the need for data-driven insights has never been more critical. At ChangeSync, we seamlessly merge the power of data science with the art of change management, ensuring your decisions are not just informed but optimized for success.* ChangeSync's Vision and Offerings. ChangeSync isn't just a software solution; it's a movement. We stand at the intersection of innovation and resilience, redefining change management through Organizational Change Design (OCD). Our key service offerings - - OCD infrastructure blueprints, a Masterclass Certification Program, seminars, clinics, and consulting services - - all designed to guide organizations toward success, minimizing disruptions and conquering change resistance. Let's Connect and Revolutionize Change Management Together. Join me on this transformative journey with ChangeSync! I'm passionate about reshaping how organizations approach change, and I'd love to connect with fellow innovators, change enthusiasts, and those ready to embrace the future of organizational evolution. Beyond the Work Realm: Life's Adventures Away from Work. I'm just like you—someone who relishes quality time away from work, spent with those who make me happiest. My husband, two kids, and I are the epitome of an outdoorsy bunch. From invigorating hikes to leisurely bike rides, and yes, we've even embraced the wonders of glamping! Soccer has been a constant in my life since the tender age of 4, and to this day, I continue to play weekly while also coaching my daughter's team.Thanks for taking the time to read a bit about me and I hope to meet you soon!Cheers,Kate

In my diverse career journey, I've found a common thread: people yearn not only to be heard but for their feelings to be truly understood. This desire for empathy and genuine interest holds true regardless of the organization or role I find myself in, so I now center my work around it:As the founder of Facing Monday, my mission is to empower companies and employees with tools and resources that transform how workers are supported and uplifted during challenging times and periods of change. We currently offer consulting services, books, stationery, and apparel, to holistically support employee well-being.If you want to learn more, visit www.facingmonday.com

Rescuing multi-million-dollar digital programs when momentum is lost, I have built my career on stepping in where others step back. Ten years ago, I was struggling with large-scale initiatives that looked great on paper but were failing in execution, missed deadlines, unclear ownership, and leaders losing confidence. That’s when I discovered the real driver of transformation success: not bigger budgets or shinier tools, but clarity, who owns what, how decisions flow, and where to cut through noise. In 2017, I shifted my approach: I stopped managing tasks and started building alignment across executives, PMOs, and delivery teams. The results came quickly: within 6 months at Domino’s, we delivered a new AI-driven labor and sales forecasting model that cut crisis response time by 34%. This led me to a new direction: instead of being “just a project manager,” I became the person companies call when their most important digital trasnformation initiatives stall. Today, my mission is to help executives regain control of their digital transformations not with more jargon, but with practical leadership, clear structures, and fast results. Here’s what I have achieved so far: → Delivered ERP, AI, and CRM transformations for organizations up to 100,000+ employees → Re-aligned multi-million-dollar programs at Hytrol, FedEx Logistics, Domino’s, Rogers, TELUS, and Bank of America → Rescued programs that were more than 9 months behind schedule and put them back on track within weeks → Supported leaders across manufacturing, logistics, retail, telecom, and banking in regaining stakeholder confidence → Consistently turned stalled programs into live delivery with a 95% recovery success rate PROGRAM RESCUE & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LEADERSHIP I offer hands-on executive program leadership for CXOs, and transformation offices ✅ Time: Fractional or full-program leadership support (customized to your needs) ✅ Benefit: Clarity, alignment, and momentum in stalled programs ✅ Impact: 100+ leaders supported, billions in transformation spend safeguarded ✅ Success Rate: 95%+ program recovery across industries

Passionate about driving impactful results and solving complex challenges. With a strong background in Back-end,Devops and SRE, I thrive at the crossroads of innovation and strategy. My focus is on leveraging leadership to create meaningful change and foster growth. Collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of my approach, as I believe the best solutions come from teamwork. When I’m not working, I enjoy video games and watching football.

Ganesh Ariyur is a global enterprise technology executive and a Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader for 2025. He is known for delivering more than $500M in measurable enterprise value through large-scale digital transformation, enterprise systems modernization, cloud strategy, artificial intelligence adoption, data governance, & enterprise architecture leadership. His work spans more than 90 countries across Fortune 500 organizations, private-equity owned companies, and highly regulated industries. Ganesh serves as the Global Head of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Transformation at Gainwell Technologies, a $3B healthcare technology organization. He directs modernization programs across SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, PeopleSoft, cloud platforms on AWS and Azure, enterprise applications, reporting and analytics, generative AI, intelligent automation, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and cybersecurity, aligned with operating models. His programs have delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings. He has directed enterprise portfolios valued at more than $1B. He has unified 450-plus legacy systems, led technology programs supporting more than $30B in M&A value, and guided organizations through complex TSA exits and carve-outs. Ganesh brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence-enabled operating models, multi-ERP modernization including SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Cloud, & Workday, cloud strategy and FinOps, enterprise architecture, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity improvement, data quality & analytics modernization, robotic process automation & intelligent automation, shared services/global business services, organizational design, and long-term value creation. His people-process-technology approach led to his being named a Global Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader. He is a Certified AI Business Transformation Practitioner & a Certified Technology Innovation Practitioner. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. He was publicly recognized for global transformation leadership when he was featured on billboards across Germany during a major enterprise program at Bayer. Ganesh is known for partnering with boards, CEOs, CFOs, & private equity operating teams. He aligns technology strategy with growth objectives, cost discipline, compliance needs, & long-term enterprise value. Based in Atlanta, he is regarded as a CIO leader who turns complexity into clarity and who consistently converts technology investment into measurable business outcomes.

Derrick Mains is an itinerant speaker and visual artist, Emmy Award-winning content creator, and five-time author, and creator of The System an Operating System for Operations Teams. Derrick is an storyteller and optimization consultant that renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, design, and transformation for over 300 companies.

SEO and Web Design Specialist at KKT Management Enhance digital strategies and website functionalities. Improve search engine rankings and design user-centric interfaces. Conduct successful SEO campaigns, staying abreast of the latest trends and algorithms. Operations Manager at Anna Nasi Lemak Spicy Asia City Manage day-to-day operations and spearhead online presence. Oversee digital engagement and brand management. Integrate traditional marketing with digital solutions to boost brand visibility and customer interaction.

I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

Experienced Founder, Executive and Board Member with a demonstrated history of success in the information technology, security and SaaS industry. Strong entrepreneurial professional skilled in the strategy and execution of companies.

I've dedicated my career to enhancing nonprofit operations through technology. From optimizing multimillion-dollar grant programs within nonprofits to organizing massive wildfire restoration projects, my focus has always been on increasing efficiency and impact.In my current role at LiveImpact, I collaborate with nonprofits to implement software that streamlines fundraising, case management, and volunteer coordination. My journey has taught me that the right technology, when thoughtfully applied, can empower nonprofits to do more with less, driving meaningful change in the communities they serve.

James Brouillet is a Business Process Architect and digital-transformation leader who builds practical systems that scale. In financial services, he has managed complex software integrations and core/ancillary conversions, ensuring resilient cutovers, clean data migration, and tight vendor coordination. He designs and operates online banking ecosystems end-to-end—aligning digital channels with core, card, payments, fraud/AML, and CRM systems—while hardening governance, SLAs, and user experience. At A Federal Credit Union, James has played a central role in standing up a BPM program grounded in APQC and the 7 Tenets—mapping cross-functional work in BPMN 2.0 and automating with Nintex Process Manager, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. Earlier, he led Application Support (vendor vetting, risk, testing, change, audit) and drove meaningful cost savings via licensing rationalization and utilization improvements. Beyond the CU, he incubates small businesses—bridging strategy, tooling, and process to achieve measurable growth. His north star: anticipate needs, exceed expectations, and make excellence a habit. Areas of Expertise Integrations & Conversions: Core/ancillary conversions, API & SSO, data migration, UAT/cutover planning Digital Channels: Online/mobile banking ops, payments, fraud/AML, CRM, compliance alignment Telephony & Automation: Contact center design, IVR trees, voice/chatbots, call-flow analytics, deflection Access Governance: Least-privileged administration, RBAC/SoD, audit readiness across 50+ apps BPM & Automation: BPMN 2.0, process lifecycle, Nintex Process Manager, Power Automate, SharePoint Change & Excellence: APQC, 7 Tenets, Prosci, Baldrige (ADLI/LeTCi), Lean/Six Sigma (DMAIC), A3, 5 Whys, BABOK SMB Incubation: Go-to-market, e-commerce ops, vendor management, cost optimization Representative Results Led multi-system integrations & conversions, delivering clean data migration, stable cutovers, and on-time launches. Online banking program leadership: improved reliability/UX while aligning with core, payments, fraud/AML, and CRM. Telephony & IVR redesign: implemented skills routing and bot deflection to lift CSAT and reduce handle time. Least-privileged access at scale: engineered RBAC for 50+ banking apps; strengthened controls and audit posture. Drove significant licensing savings via vendor negotiation and utilization improvements.

Leslie Ellis is a change advisor and CEO of Meaningful Change Consulting, a certified woman-owned business. With over 20 years of experience, she has led successful change initiatives across 47 clients in 42 countries, positively impacting 850,000+ stakeholders globally. Leslie specializes in complex global engineered products, energy services, and utilities, focusing on culture change, business reinvention, and digital transformations. She is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP™) and recognized as one of 2023's Top 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Charlotte Region. Leslie's proprietary approach leverages co-active leadership, human-centered design, and conscious business principles.

Divya Chakraborty is the COO and Director at SoftProdigy, driving digital transformation through AI and Agile methodologies. She partners with AWS and Azure, empowering teams and championing innovation for business growth.

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

My big focus is on driving growth and operational efficiency. Having managed more than 10 projects in logistics, I deeply specialize in this industry. When I step in, the project, team, and client are going to have unmatched results. That’s inspiring. That’s why I share her vision, attitude, and expertise in my materials.

Senior Product manager in tech, with a background in Cybersecurity, Identity, AI/ML and Data.