Chris O'connor
About Chris O'connor
Chris O'Connor is the Head of Delivery Practices at FM Global, overseeing Agile initiatives and business process improvements.
Current Role at FM Global
Chris O'Connor serves as the Head of Delivery Practices at FM Global since 2021. He leads the Agile Chapter, which comprises Scrum Masters and Coaches, overseeing business process improvement initiatives. His role also includes managing expense and performance management functions within the department.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
Chris O'Connor has a notable history with MassMutual, having held multiple key positions from 2005 to 2021 in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area. His roles included Transformation Strategy Lead (2020-2021), Head of Continuous Improvement (2017-2020), Lean Deployment Leader for a company-wide initiative (2013-2017), AVP Corporate Finance (2011-2013), AVP Retirement Services (2008-2011), and part of the Executive Development Program – MBA Leadership Rotation Program (2005-2007).
Experience at State Street and Lewtan
Before joining MassMutual, Chris O'Connor accumulated substantial experience as a Senior Analyst. He worked at State Street from 1998 to 2002 in the Greater Boston Area and then at Lewtan from 2002 to 2003. His analytical expertise was further developed through these positions.
Academic Background
Chris O'Connor holds an MBA in Finance & General Management from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (2003-2005). He also earned a BA in Government with a concentration in Political Philosophy and Asian Studies from Bowdoin College (1994-1998).
Early Career and International Experience
Early in his career, Chris O'Connor worked as a Research Assistant at the Jordan Ministry of Planning in Amman, Jordan, in 1998. This role marked the beginning of his professional journey and provided him with international experience and insights into governmental operations.