Senior Strategist & Executive Coach
Zant Chapelo
With 40 years of military leadership and business experience, Zant is a pressure-tested, multi-dimensional executive with direct experience in high-growth Private Equity cultures, global business transformation, and chapter-11 recovery. His hands-on experience includes transformational leadership, strategy, performance consulting, executive coaching, sales, and strategic human resources within private and public businesses industries including tech, aviation, media, manufacturing and banking.
Zant has held roles including internal and external performance consultant, organization transformation director, executive coach, chief human resources officer, regional sales director, military leadership academy instructor, and nuclear weapons electronics technician. He specializes in coaching leaders to succeed in high-growth and opportunistic environments, as well as in high-stakes and distressed situations.
As a former C-Suite executive himself, Zant is relatable to his high-level clients. Drawing on his extensive experience and passion for people and teams, he has the unique ability to pinpoint the missing piece to any business challenge. He brings level-headedness, innovative spirit, and authenticity to client relationships, ensuring they receive unparalleled guidance and support in achieving their goals.
Education & Credentials
Zant graduated with honors from the U.S. Air Force’s Senior Non-Commissioned Leadership Academy. He has a BS in Human Resources Management from University of Maryland and a teaching certificate from the U.S. Air Force’s Accredited Air University. He holds several certifications for coaching and behavioral models including: Birkman, MBTI, DiSC, Denison Cultural, Leadership 360, and OKR Coaching.
Key Credentials
- Executive performance coaching
- Organization design
- Performance management
- Strategic planning for growth
- Executive team alignment for results and transparency
- Creating high-performance cultures
- Change management in complex, dynamic situations
- Mergers & Acquisition planning, integration, and business turnaround
- Advising CHROs on HR strategy creation as key driver of business results
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