Areas of Expertise
Strategy Development
Develops actionable growth strategies, including retail expansion and new market entries, tailored to client objectives.
Strategy Execution
Leads the successful implementation of strategic initiatives, the development of new business channels, and the optimization of incentive structures.
Program Management
Expertly manages complex, cross-functional initiatives including IPO readiness, integrations, and operational restructuring.
Financial Modeling
Builds rigorous financial models that clarify profitability impacts and enable informed decision-making on cost optimization projects.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Northern Tool + Equipment
- Director, Enterprise Transformation
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Pioneer Management Consulting
- Management Consultant
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Jamf
- Enterprise Risk & Controls Program Manager
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Optum
- Risk and Control Consultant
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PwC
- Experienced Associate
ALMA MATER
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- Accounting and Information Systems
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Hamline University
- MB
Something You Should Know
Outside of work, I enjoy boating, skiing, and spending time with my wife, Elle, and our son, Jack.
Christian is a strategic leader with 10+ years driving growth, execution, and change across complex environments including Retail, SaaS, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Media. As Managing Director at Growth Operators, he partners closely with privately and publicly held mid-market and PE-backed clients, translating ambitious strategies into actionable plans that optimize operations, profitability, and efficiency, while leading complex initiatives like IPO readiness, integrations, divestitures, and retail channel expansions.
STRENGTHS
- Ability to Identify, assess, and close gaps
- Business Acumen
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Leadership
At Growth Operators, we’re not just consultants—we’re operators who roll up our sleeves and work alongside our clients to drive meaningful change. We bring a team-based approach that blends strategy and execution, ensuring our clients don’t just have a plan, but the momentum and support to make it real.
