About Chris

High Impact Academy Founder

Chris McLaren

Chris McLaren is a globally experienced executive, non-executive director and advisor with senior leadership roles across Australia and the United States. His career spans government, technology, energy, software and consulting, including appointments as Chief Customer and Digital Officer for the Queensland Government, Advisory Partner at KPMG and Vice President at Capgemini.

He works with leaders to decode emerging technologies, sharpen strategy and drive meaningful change. Chris teaches with Duke Corporate Education and is a regular speaker at leadership forums and executive events across Australia, the US and the Middle East. In 2024 he was named one of the Top 50 Public Sector Innovators globally for his work in AI and public service reform.

Areas of Expertise

Chris brings hands-on expertise across strategy, technology and transformation—enabling organisations to innovate, grow and lead with confidence.

🧿 Digital & AI Strategy, Design, Transformation and Governance.

🧿 Customer-Centric Innovation.

🧿 Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Management.

🧿 Operational Excellence & Transformation.

🧿 Strategic Growth & Market Expansion.

🧿 Building High Performance Organisations.

🧿 Complex Change Management.

🧿 Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration.

Keynote speaking

An accomplished and engaging speaker, Chris regularly presents on topics that address critical strategic challenges and emerging opportunities for executives, leaders and professionals at all career stages

🧿 Making the Most of the AI Summer.

🧿 Innovating with Technology - Trends, Opportunities & Risks.

🧿 Cybersecurity in the AI Age - Protecting Your Organisation.

🧿 The Power of Digital - The Great Equaliser.

🧿 Making Innovation Real.

Services

Chris personally delivers a diverse range of professional services tailored to meet the strategic needs of organisations, including:

🧿 Strategic Advice.

🧿 Non-Executive Director Roles.

🧿 Keynote Speaking.

🧿 Independent Reviews.

🧿 Executive Coaching.

  • Chris is an astute business leader with a focus on revenue growth, results and customer satisfaction.

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