Chris Wright
About Chris Wright
Chris Wright is the Global Leader of Business Performance Improvement Solutions at Protiviti, where he also serves as Managing Director in New York. He has extensive experience in leadership roles at Protiviti, KPMG US, and Arthur Andersen LLP, and holds advanced degrees in leadership and accounting.
Title
Chris Wright currently holds the title of Global Leader - Business Performance Improvement Solution at Protiviti, based in the New York office.
Current Roles at Protiviti
Chris Wright is presently serving as the Global Leader for Business Performance Improvement Solutions at Protiviti. In this capacity, he oversees the company's global Finance Transformation and Transaction Services solutions. Additionally, he manages Protiviti’s Supply Chain, Operations, People and Change practices. Chris also serves on Protiviti’s Global ESG steering committee, contributing to the company's environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Before his current role, Chris Wright was the Regional Managing Director at Protiviti from 2008 to 2018. Prior to that, he held the position of Managing Director at the same company starting from 2006. His extensive experience at Protiviti highlights his deep expertise in driving business performance improvement.
Experience at KPMG US and Arthur Andersen LLP
Chris Wright’s career includes significant roles at major firms such as KPMG US and Arthur Andersen LLP. He worked as a Partner at KPMG US from 2002 to 2006 in their Long Island office. Prior to that, he was a Partner at Arthur Andersen LLP, serving from 1987 to 2002 in Long Island, NY. These positions reflect his long-standing experience and leadership in consulting and business performance.
Education and Expertise
Chris Wright has a strong educational background in leadership and accounting. He earned his Doctor of Education (EdD) in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University from 2017 to 2020. He completed his Master of Science (M.S.) in Organizational Leadership at Quinnipiac University from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he studied from 1983 to 1987.