Chris Ring

Biography:

Chris Ring is an Enterprise Agile Transformation Consultant in IBM’s CyberSecurity organization. Chris has developed significant insights into leadership and operational excellence through varied roles in his 37-year career.

He has led major business and operational transformations within IBM and with external clients, deploying industry-leading concepts to improve business outcomes while simultaneously increasing employee engagement. The key enabler of these transformations revolves around creating an environment where opinions are freely shared, evaluated, and implemented by all stakeholders.

Chris’ previous roles have afforded him a unique insight into today’s state of business. From his early days as a support technician to his varied leadership roles in Service Delivery, Operations, and Solutions for clients across the globe, all have prepared him for his most recent roles in driving business and digital transformation. He has had the good fortune to work, learn, and partner with colleagues in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Chris is often called upon to share his insights at business transformation conferences, where he emphasizes that the best-prepared businesses are comprised of people with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity. These individuals leverage technological levers like AI and ML to create a culture of continuous improvement, infused with a restless thirst for innovation, guided by a strong ethical framework, and enabled with empathy.

Through this approach, Chris has been fortunate to work with colleagues who share his personal vision. This collaboration has yielded new global support models, innovative bespoke tooling, and groundbreaking educational approaches to technical support that have positively shaped business outcomes for clients.
Chris resides in Niagara, Ontario, with his wife of 36 years, where they enjoy the beauty of the region and the warm company of friends.