Paul E.

Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Transforming Futures: Visionary Leadership in Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth

Paul Ellingstad possesses over 25 years of transformative leadership in high tech and professional services, where visionary strategy meets impactful execution. His journey is marked by guiding Fortune 500 companies, startups, and NGOs through pivotal changes, embedding sustainability and efficiency into their core. Paul's expertise spans across innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, making him a sought-after advisor and mentor. He excels in navigating complex environments to drive growth, operational excellence, and meaningful impact. In a world where change is the only constant, Paul stands out as a leader who not only anticipates the future but shapes it.

Paul E.

Experience

  • Agile Executives

    Agile Executives

    Associate Executive / Fractional Executive

    Jan 2024 - Present

    Agile Executives helps business owners achieve their goals by improving turnover and enhancing company value through experienced fractional executives and strategic consultations.

    • Successfully positioned clients for sustainable growth by implementing strategic changes and identifying roadblocks.
    • Recommended fractional executives to clients, facilitating strategy execution and operational efficiency.
    • Engaged clients in initiatives often supported by grants to reduce costs and enhance value.
  • Agile Executives

    Agile Executives

    Fractional Executive / Associate Executive / Mentor

    Jan 2024 - Present

  • PTI Advisors

    PTI Advisors

    Managing Partner

    Jan 2015 - Present

    PTI Advisors provides consultancy and advisory services for strategic change and innovation.

    • Co-founded and managed a consultancy offering strategic advice and support in leadership, change navigation, and sustainability.
    • Designed and delivered comprehensive strategic research and insights to inform ambitious strategy development.
    • Developed and executed strategic programs, initiatives, and partnerships to drive client transformation.
    • Leveraged a global network of consultants to enhance client delivery and impact.
  • The Aspen Institute

    The Aspen Institute

    Aspen Institute Business & Society Program: First Movers fellow, advisory board member, and coach

    Jan 2012 - Present

    The Aspen Institute is a think tank and educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C.

    • Contributed to the Aspen Institute's First Movers Fellowship Program by advising and mentoring corporate social intrapreneurs.
    • Facilitated leadership development and innovation within corporate settings to drive social and environmental outcomes.
  • Community Renewal International Capital Area

    Community Renewal International Capital Area

    Director of Partnerships (Fractional Executive)

    Jan 2021 - Sep 2025

    Community Renewal International focuses on community transformation through improving neighborhood relationships.

    • Directed partnership initiatives to foster neighbor-to-neighbor and neighborhood-with-neighborhood relationships.
    • Implemented strategic community engagement models to enhance social cohesion and community health.
    • Led initiatives to establish interconnected community support systems based on intentional, connected caring.
  • Pearson

    Pearson

    Director, Sustainability and Social Impact (Interim , Fractional Executive)

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

    Pearson is a global learning company offering educational content, technology, and services for educators and learners.

  • HP

    HP

    Multiple roles

    Jan 2002 - Dec 2015

    • Roles during HP tenure included (most recent to previous):
    • Director of Human Progress; Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Social Innovation
    • Global Partnerships & Programs Director; Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Social Innovation
    • Director; Office of Global Social Innovation
    • Executive Communications and Chief of Staff to SVP of EMEA Sales
    • EMEA region lead for the Global Customer Executive Relationship program.
    • Strategy consultant and program lead of corporate strategic growth planning for the EMEA region.
    • Relationship marketing, marketing communications, and employee engagement lead for the Global Services division's EMEA region
  • Compaq Computer Corporation

    Compaq Computer Corporation

    Multiple roles

    Jan 1997 - Dec 2002

    Compaq Computer Corporation was a company that developed, sold and supported computers and related products and services.

  • Gateway

    Gateway

    Multiple roles

    Jan 1992 - Dec 1997

    Gateway was a computer company known for its direct sales and innovative retail marketing approach as one of the leading brands in consumer PCs.

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