Darryl Wilson, Ph.D., Ccmp
About Darryl Wilson, Ph.D., Ccmp
Darryl Wilson, Ph.D., CCMP, serves as the Senior Director of Change Management at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in change management and organizational effectiveness, having held leadership roles at various companies including ConAgra Foods, Highmark Health, and TreeHouse Foods.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Darryl Wilson serves as the Senior Director of Change Management at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on implementing effective change management strategies to support organizational growth and transformation. His responsibilities include consulting with leadership on change initiatives and ensuring that change processes align with the company's goals. Wilson's expertise in building change agent capability and networks is instrumental in driving successful change outcomes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Change Management
Prior to his current role, Wilson held several key positions in change management across various organizations. He worked at ConAgra Foods as the Director of Organization Effectiveness & Change Management for seven months in 2015 and again for five months in the same year. He also served as the Director of Change Execution at Highmark Health from 2010 to 2015. His experience includes roles at TreeHouse Foods and North Highland, where he contributed to organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives.
Educational Background and Specializations
Darryl Wilson holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology from the same institution between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Organization Human Resource Management at Washington University in St. Louis in 1995. His academic background supports his specialization in building change agent capability and consulting on organizational design interventions.
Consulting and Risk Management Expertise
Wilson has extensive experience in consulting with clients on organizational design interventions. He specializes in using change-related risk frameworks to assist leaders in identifying potential risks associated with change initiatives. His approach includes developing mitigation strategies to address these risks effectively. This expertise is vital for organizations navigating complex changes and striving for successful implementation.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Darryl Wilson's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various organizations. He began as a Change Management Analyst at Andersen Consulting in 1996 and progressed through positions at Towers Perrin, Nestle Purina, and Kellwood Company. His career includes roles at Rapidigm, Organizational Assessment Group, and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of change management and organizational effectiveness.