Whitney Johnson

Whitney Johnson is a prominent authority on smart growth leadership and personal disruption, currently serving as CEO of Disruption Advisors since May 2012. Johnson has coached C-Suite executives across various industries through WLJ Advisors, LLC, earning recognition as the #1 Talent Coach by Thinkers50 / MG100. A prolific contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Johnson's notable works include the signature piece "Disrupt Yourself." With a range of advisory roles, including those at Chatbooks and formerly at Goldbean, Johnson is also a co-founder of the Forty Women Over 40 to Watch initiative. Johnson co-founded Rose Park Advisors with Clayton Christensen and served as its President until 2012. Earlier career experience includes a role as Senior Latam Equity Analyst at Merrill Lynch, where Johnson received accolades for expertise in the field. Educational background includes a B.A. in Music and English from Brigham Young University.