Christopher Wright

Christopher Wright has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. CHRISTOPHER currently holds the position of Senior VP of Finance & Chief People Officer at Childhelp® since July 2022. Previously, they served as the Chief HR (People Ops) Officer at United Energy Workers Healthcare from October 2019 to January 2023. In this role, they played a crucial role in driving HR transformation and organizational development.

Prior to their role at United Energy Workers Healthcare, Christopher worked as an HR & Finance Transformation - Org. Development Consultant at HR & Finance OD Transformation Consulting from June 2015 to October 2020. CHRISTOPHER specialized in working with global and SaaS companies, collaborating with leading firms such as Medtronic, Monsanto, Walmart, Trident Seafoods, and more.

Before that, Christopher worked as a Human Resources Market Director at Walmart from April 2014 to June 2015, overseeing store operations and managing a team of HR generalists and training coordinators. Prior to joining Walmart, they served as an Executive VP of Finance & Chief Human Resource Officer at P&D Transportation from March 2009 to March 2014. During their time at P&D Transportation, they expanded the company and concentrated on employee relations and diversity initiatives.

Christopher's experience also includes a role as a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Management at FedEx from June 2006 to June 2009, where they drove significant audit compliance improvements and led change management efforts. CHRISTOPHER also gained valuable experience as a Store Team Leader and Store Manager in The Home Depot's Store Leadership Program from February 2002 to June 2006, achieving impressive sales growth for the store.

CHRISTOPHER'scareer began in the US Army, where they served in various roles including Comptroller/Director of Supply Chain Logistics & Recruiting from January 2000 to February 2002 and Director of Supply Chain/Logistics/Maintenance from January 1997 to January 2000. Christopher's military background includes a position as a Medic, where they provided immediate medical attention and assistance to the sick and injured.

Christopher's work experience showcases their expertise in HR transformation, organizational development, employee relations, leadership, and strategic planning.

Christopher Wright has a diverse education history. CHRISTOPHER obtained their Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Excelsior University from the years 1993 to 1997. Later, in 2012 to 2013, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Executive Management from Colorado Technical University. Christopher then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) ABD in Organizational Development & Leadership from the University of Arizona from the years 2013 to 2019. In addition to their academic degrees, they have obtained a wide range of certifications in various fields, such as change management, leadership development, human resources, and food safety auditing. These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn, Trident Seafoods, WiLD Leaders, Inc., Prosci, The Predictive Index, Association for Talent Development (ATD), University of Arkansas, Walmart, Six Sigma, SHRM, HR Certification Institute - HRCI, and the Society of Human Resource Management-Olympia Chapter. Christopher also has a certification in Project Management, although the specific details are not provided.