Scaled Agile Appoints Chris James as CEO to Position Company for Next Phase of Growth
Summary
“Chris shares my deep passion and commitment to our mission,” said Dean Leffingwell, Scaled Agile’s chief methodologist and chairman of the board. Today, the company supports over 450,000 SAFe-practicing members, 250 partner organizations, and counts thousands of the world’s largest businesses and governments as customers. Since joining the company in 2015 as president and chief operating officer, James has guided day-to-day management of Scaled Agile, building consistency, efficiency, and ensuring company-wide alignment with a strong commitment to customer success through the adoption of SAFe practices and principles. Previous roles included executive positions at Oracle University and Sun Microsystems, and most recent, vice president of customer success for Rally Software. Through learning and certification, a global partner network, and a growing community of over 450,000 trained professionals, Scaled Agile helps enterprises build better systems, increase employee engagement, and improve business outcomes.