Paul Kleine-Kracht is a seasoned business and technology leader with 30+ years of experience in the consulting industry. His career is marked by a series of transformative leadership roles, including CEO of InfoWorks, Vice President at North Highland, Director at HealthTrust Purchasing Group, and Founding Partner at c3/consulting. Paul is renowned for his ability to galvanize teams, infuse a spirit of innovation and collaboration, and steer organizations toward unprecedented growth. His tenure at each organization has been characterized by a culture of creativity and collective effort, leading to groundbreaking solutions and exceptional outcomes for clients. Paul is poised to replicate this success at Thrivence, bringing a vision for innovation and excellence that aligns perfectly with the firm.

Paul's approach to business challenges is both strategic and hands-on, embodying a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving change. He is adept at navigating the complexities of rapidly shifting markets, employing a proactive and thoughtful strategy to problem-solving. Paul stands out for his unique ability to deeply engage with clients, understanding their core challenges and ambitions to devise and execute strategies that not only meet but exceed their expectations.

At the heart of Paul's philosophy is a strong belief in the transformative power of technology. He is keen on harnessing AI and predictive analytics, enhancing organizational efficiency, redefining future growth paths, and catalyzing transformation across industries.

Paul received an MBA in Marketing and Operations Management from Vanderbilt University. He is an active member of his community serving on the Board for Habitat for Humanity since 2012, for the Middle Tennessee Boy Scouts of America since 2013, and for the Adventure Science Center since 2014. As a resident of the greater Nashville area since 1985, Paul resides with his wife of 35 years and has two adult children.