Ben M. Shultz
Strategic Advisor & Executive Consultant
Professional Summary
Accomplished strategic advisor and executive consultant with over 20 years of experience driving organizational transformation and delivering measurable business results. Proven track record of partnering with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises to navigate complex challenges, develop innovative strategies, and build high-performing leadership teams. Expertise spans strategic planning, business model innovation, operational excellence, and executive coaching. Known for combining rigorous analytical frameworks with practical implementation approaches that achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
Professional Experience
Independent Strategic Advisor
Self-Employed
- Provide strategic advisory services to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises across technology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead organizational transformation initiatives resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency, market positioning, and financial performance
- Design and deliver executive coaching programs for senior leaders, focusing on strategic decision-making, leadership effectiveness, and organizational influence
- Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks and roadmaps that align organizational capabilities with market opportunities and stakeholder expectations
- Facilitate strategic planning sessions and board-level discussions on critical business decisions and long-term positioning
Chief Strategy Officer
Global Enterprise Corporation
- Led enterprise-wide strategic planning process for $5B+ multinational organization with operations in 30+ countries
- Directed team of 45 strategy and business development professionals across multiple geographic regions
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiative that modernized core business processes and improved customer experience
- Identified and evaluated new market opportunities, resulting in successful expansion into three adjacent market segments
- Partnered with CEO and board of directors on M&A strategy, evaluating 20+ potential acquisitions and leading integration of two major transactions
- Established organizational performance management system linking strategic objectives to operational metrics and individual accountability
Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development
Technology Solutions Inc.
- Built and led strategy function for fast-growing technology company during period of rapid expansion from $200M to $1.5B in revenue
- Developed strategic plan that guided company through successful IPO and subsequent public market performance
- Led cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reducing costs by 18% while maintaining service quality
- Created strategic partnership framework that resulted in alliances with three Fortune 100 companies
- Advised executive team on product portfolio strategy and resource allocation decisions
Senior Manager, Strategy Consulting
Premier Consulting Group
- Managed consulting engagements for clients across diverse industries including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing
- Led teams of 5-12 consultants delivering strategic recommendations on market entry, competitive positioning, and organizational design
- Developed proprietary analytical frameworks adopted firm-wide for evaluating business model innovation opportunities
- Built trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives through delivery of actionable insights and measurable results
Business Analyst / Associate Consultant
Premier Consulting Group
- Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic recommendations
- Supported senior consultants on engagements involving growth strategy, operational improvement, and organizational transformation
- Developed client presentations and deliverables communicating complex analytical findings to executive audiences
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Prestigious Business School
Concentration: Strategy & Innovation
Graduated with Distinction
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Leading University
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Economics
Summa Cum Laude
Core Competencies
Strategic Capabilities
Leadership & Management
Operational Excellence
Analytical & Technical
Professional Certifications
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Institute of Management Consultants
Executive Leadership Program
Leading Business School
Strategic Management Certification
Strategic Management Society
Board Governance Certificate
Corporate Governance Institute
Selected Publications & Speaking
"Adaptive Strategy in Uncertain Times"
Strategic Management Journal, 2025
Peer-reviewed article examining how organizations can develop strategic frameworks that remain effective amid market volatility.
"The Future of Executive Leadership"
Harvard Business Review Online, 2024
Analysis of evolving leadership requirements in digital-first business environments.
"Building Organizational Resilience"
MIT Sloan Management Review, 2024
Framework for developing adaptive capacity and resilience in complex organizations.
Global Leadership Summit
Keynote Speaker, 2023-2026
Annual keynote presentations on strategic leadership and organizational transformation to international audiences of 2,000+ executives.
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