Chris Pennell
About Me //Case Studies  //Resume
Chris Pennell
About Me //Case Studies  //Resume

Hi, I'm Chris.

Product Leader | Strategic Thinker

My Journey

I’m a product leader with a proven track record of turning bold ideas into high-impact digital products — driving user engagement, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. My background spans early-stage startups and enterprise partnerships, where I’ve led cross-functional teams through product discovery, delivery, and iteration.

I specialize in owning the full product lifecycle — from customer insight and roadmap definition to launch and growth. With hands-on experience across healthcare, wellness, and insurance, I bring both strategic clarity and executional focus to every team I support.

Currently pursuing my MBA at Rice University (2024–2026), I’m sharpening my leadership, financial, and go-to-market skillset to better scale product innovation in complex, fast-moving environments.

At my core, I believe in de-risking innovation, maximizing adoption, and uncovering Blue Ocean growth opportunities through product strategy and customer-driven insights.

What Sets Me Apart?

I’m passionate about building digital products that solve real problems. Whether launching a net-new platform or modernizing an existing one, I thrive at the intersection of vision and execution — helping teams make smarter decisions, faster.

My approach blends rapid experimentation with a strong sense of market fit, enabling organizations to grow sustainably while maintaining product quality and user trust.

Goals and Aspirations

I am committed to leading discovery initiatives, scaling Product Ops, and driving AI-powered product innovation. I’m open to full-time, fractional, and advisory roles where product leadership, innovation, and growth strategy are core to the mission. I love collaborating with teams that are solving meaningful problems — and doing it with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

Personal Interests

In addition to my professional pursuits, I am passionate about reading and nature. You can often find me hiking on the weekend when the weather is nice.

Case Studies

Canyon Ranch

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Jintronix

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SAG-AFTRA

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Track. Teach. Train.

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Vehicle Quality Metrics

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CoAdvantage

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Connect2Trials

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