Chief Administration & Transformation Officer
Executive Summary Bio for Catalyst Solutions
MBA, Stafford University
BS Computer Science, Stafford University
BS Computer Science, Stafford University
Strategic Operator Who Turns
Vision Into Measurable Results
Vision Into Measurable Results
Chris Skojec is a proven transformation executive who specializes in parachuting into complex environments, uncovering critical deficiencies others miss, and delivering enterprise-scale results on aggressive timelines. With 25+ years leading operations, modernization, and governance across healthcare payer services, federal consulting, and technology environments, Chris brings the rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution strength that Catalyst Solutions needs to scale its next phase of growth.
His career pattern is consistent: organizations hire him for one challenge, then rapidly expand his scope when he identifies multi-million-dollar opportunities impacting revenue, operations, and market position. Known as the organizational "fixer," Chris has scaled contracts from $10M to $200M, led global divisions through crisis recovery, guided companies through three consecutive M&A integrations, and turned hostile clients threatening lawsuits into expansion opportunities. Whether stabilizing failing operations, modernizing legacy systems, or building governance frameworks from scratch, he brings clarity, structure, and permanent solutions to complex challenges requiring both technical depth and cultural change leadership.
As a strategic partner to CEOs and boards, Chris excels at translating growth objectives into executable roadmaps with clear decision rights, performance metrics, and accountability cadence. He has overseen enterprise modernization initiatives (ERP, HCM, IT systems) across 20+ subsidiaries, directed corporate risk and cyber programs, and built PMO and governance structures that deliver 99% on-time performance across thousands of contract deliverables. His pragmatic, data-driven approach balances hands-on delivery leadership with enterprise oversight—making him equally comfortable engaging with clients, boards, and C-suite peers while mentoring senior functional leaders to instill execution rhythm and transparency.
Perfect Alignment:
Chris Skojec & Catalyst Solutions
Chris Skojec & Catalyst Solutions
Enterprise
Transformation
Leadership
Transformation
Leadership
Served as VP of Strategic Operations & Governance at Koniag Government Services, governing enterprise modernization (ERP, HCM, IT) across 20+ subsidiaries. Concurrently leads a $200M federal transformation portfolio, directing one of the most extensive government overhauls across 30+ agencies with 163 professionals.
Administrative
Function Oversight
Function Oversight
As COO of a workforce & compliance services provider, built the complete operating backbone: secure systems, access controls, compliance workflows, and business processes. Closed 84/84 corrective actions from enterprise-wide risk analysis. Directed corporate risk/cyber programs and audit readiness across multiple organizations.
Healthcare Payer Expertise
Led onshore/offshore staff across a $95M portfolio at Cognizant (TriZetto), the leading healthcare technology provider. Restored trust with at-risk enterprise payer accounts, established global development centers, and recovered 100% of designated RED clients by building credible recovery plans that expanded follow-on work.
Scaling Growth Operations
Scaled a discovery contract from $10M to $200M (20× growth) by instituting delivery discipline, dependency mapping, and escalation paths. Built a division from ground up to 163 professionals. Delivered 99%+ on-time/quality across 3,000+ contract deliverables over 5 years via tight rhythms and transparent metrics.
Core Competencies Mapped to
Catalyst's Strategic Priorities
Catalyst's Strategic Priorities
Governance & Performance Frameworks
Chris has built standardized governance and performance frameworks across multiple service lines and business units throughout his career. At Koniag, he installed vendor accountability and continuity plans through leadership and vendor changes, raised operational maturity with lightweight controls, and partnered with the C-suite to translate strategy into executable roadmaps with clear decision rights and cadence.
He stood up PMO structures, analytics capabilities, communications frameworks, and continuous-improvement practices for one of the most extensive government transformation programs. His approach balances rigor with pragmatism—creating just enough structure to drive accountability without bureaucracy.
AI, Automation & Analytics Integration
Chris has consistently driven technology modernization and automation throughout his career. At Expedia, he built automation frameworks that reduced production defects and improved release velocity. At Oracle, he unified practices across product lines and standardized quality protocols through three consecutive acquisitions involving 800 global staff.
He introduced pricing logic, revenue-enablement training, and performance dashboards to guide decisions and resource alignment. His technical background (BS Computer Science) combined with executive leadership experience positions him to drive AI and automation integration into operational workflows for efficiency and visibility.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Chris brings deep expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence. He has led Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across multiple organizations, designed KPI/OKR frameworks that continue to drive measurable outcomes, and established communication cadence and escalation paths that ensured issues surfaced and resolved quickly. His approach to continuous improvement is pragmatic and results-focused—he doesn't implement methodology for methodology's sake, but rather adapts proven frameworks to each organization's culture and maturity level.
1
Assess & Diagnose
Rapidly identify root causes and critical deficiencies impacting performance—often within two weeks of engagement.
2
Design & Align
Translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps with clear ownership, metrics, and decision rights.
3
Build & Implement
Stand up governance structures, install accountability mechanisms, and embed repeatable processes with training.
4
Monitor & Optimize
Establish transparent metrics, communication rhythms, and continuous improvement cycles that sustain results.
Executive Presence & Change Leadership
Chris possesses exceptional executive presence and the ability to engage directly with clients, boards, and C-suite peers. He has served as a strategic partner to CEOs across multiple organizations, participated on M&A integration transition teams, and recovered at-risk enterprise accounts by building credible recovery plans that re-established executive confidence.
His change-management skillset spans culture, process, and systems transformation. He has guided organizations through three consecutive M&A transitions, unified practices across acquired product lines, and built high-trust teams that deliver in complex, matrixed environments. Chris is known for his ability to influence across internal and client organizations without formal authority—building coalitions, aligning stakeholders, and driving consensus around difficult decisions.
As a mentor to senior functional leaders, Chris instills accountability, transparency, and execution rhythm. He has managed teams ranging from 8 to several hundred professionals with up to 13 direct reports, overseeing budgets from $10M to $95M. His leadership style balances high expectations, a strong commitment to excellence, and a genuine investment in people's development, creating cultures where teams feel empowered to surface issues early and solve problems collaboratively.
Key Leadership Metrics
- 25+ years in operations and transformation leadership
- Global staff led across multiple continents
- $200M portfolio scaled from $10M baseline
- 99%+ on-time delivery across 3,000+ deliverables
- 100% recovery of at-risk enterprise clients
- 3 M&A integrations successfully navigated
Specialized Expertise Relevant to Catalyst Solutions
Healthcare Payer Services
Deep experience with healthcare technology platforms, payer operations, and enterprise client management through leadership role at Cognizant (TriZetto). Understands the unique compliance, quality, and relationship dynamics of healthcare BPO and consulting.
Federal Consulting
Captained a $200M federal transformation portfolio across 30+ agencies. Expertise in government contracting, compliance requirements, security protocols, and the unique governance needs of public sector engagements.
Enterprise Modernization
Extensive experience as executive sponsor for ERP, CRM, HCM, and IT modernization projects. Has governed enterprise system implementations across 20+ subsidiaries and led platform migrations at scale.
Why Chris Skojec is the Right Leader for Catalyst Solutions
Catalyst Solutions needs a strategic operator who can take the CEO's growth vision and make it executable—someone who balances hands-on delivery leadership with enterprise oversight while driving measurable outcomes. Chris Skojec is that rare executive who combines deep operational expertise with transformation leadership, technical credibility with executive presence, and strategic thinking with execution discipline.
His track record demonstrates exactly what Catalyst needs: building governance frameworks that scale, modernizing infrastructure without disrupting delivery, optimizing operations while maintaining quality, and mentoring leaders to sustain results beyond his direct involvement. He has done this work in healthcare payer environments, federal consulting contexts, and technology companies—giving him the cross-industry perspective to adapt best practices to Catalyst's unique needs.
20x
Revenue Growth
Scaled contracts from $10M to $200M through operational discipline and delivery excellence
30+
Agency Transformation
Led one of the most extensive government overhauls across federal agencies
99%+
Delivery Performance
On-time/quality delivery across 3,000+ contract deliverables over 5 years
100%
Client Recovery
Recovered all designated at-risk enterprise accounts through credible recovery plans
"Organizations hire me for one thing, then discover I've identified critical deficiencies impacting revenue, operations, and market position—leading to immediate expanded responsibilities and rapid promotions. I specialize in making the impossible feel manageable and permanent."— Chris Skojec
Ready to Drive Catalyst's Next Phase of Growth
Chris Skojec brings the complete package Catalyst Solutions needs in its Chief Administration & Transformation Officer: 20+ years of relevant leadership experience, proven success in healthcare payer and consulting environments, deep expertise in program governance and operational metrics, demonstrated ability to turn around underperforming operations while scaling growth, and the executive presence to engage effectively with clients, boards, and C-suite peers.
More importantly, he brings the mindset and approach that will make him an invaluable strategic partner to Catalyst's CEO and executive leadership team. Chris doesn't just implement what's asked—he uncovers what's needed, builds solutions that last, and develops leaders who can sustain momentum. He is a pragmatic, data-driven decision-maker who focuses relentlessly on measurable outcomes while maintaining the cultural sensitivity and change-management expertise to bring people along on the transformation journey.
If Catalyst Solutions is ready for a transformation executive who can modernize infrastructure, optimize delivery, scale governance and business operations, and serve as a true strategic operator who makes vision executable—Chris Skojec is ready to have that conversation.