Thom Fox

Thom Fox

Location: Burlington, VT, United States

Biography

Thom Fox is a leadership development strategist and award-winning learning architect with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations grow stronger, more capable leaders. His work blends behavioral science, strategic talent development, and practical business insight to create leadership programs that drive measurable impact.

Thom’s career spans multiple chapters, including nearly two decades helping scale a social enterprise from startup to a multimillion-dollar organization. He later founded a strategic consultancy focused on customer insight, revenue strategy, and leadership effectiveness, advising clients ranging from early-stage ventures to established companies navigating complex growth. He then served as Chief People Officer for a leadership institute, where he designed behaviorally based development programs for mid-sized organizations and Fortune 500 companies.

Today, Thom continues that work as a Principal Leadership Consultant, designing and delivering learning experiences that strengthen leadership capability, align executive teams, and support enterprise-wide transformation. His programs and client partnerships have earned national recognition, including a Brandon Hall Excellence Award for leadership development.

A frequent speaker and facilitator, Thom has delivered hundreds of workshops, keynotes, and executive sessions on leadership, strategy, communication, and organizational effectiveness. He has also shared his personal journey and perspective as a TEDx speaker.

Niche Areas of Expertise

  • C-Suite
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Non-Profit Development
  • Startup Ventures

Industry Experience

  • Construction & Engineering
  • Utilities
  • Energy
  • Food & Beverage
  • Government
  • Health Care Providers & Services
  • Nonprofit

Languages

  • English

Certifications

  • AIIR LD12
  • AIIR LD12 360