Chris Bittinger, EdD, is a clinical assistant professor at Purdue University. He teaches leadership, coaching, and project management in Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute. Chris is also the owner and founder of Open Pivot Inc., which delivers professional training, coaching and strategic planning. Chris has successfully coached over 1000 individuals, focusing on executive leaders, emerging leaders and managers.

With over 20 years of business experience, Chris leverages this experience to consult with many types of industries including professional services, non-profit, legal, construction and manufacturing. His vision is to see students and leaders flourish and succeed.

Chris obtained his masters and doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in the Chief Learning Officer program. His dissertation is titled “The Influence of Executive Coaching on Executive Leaders’ Ability To Manage Stress and Mitigate Burnout” Additionally, Chris obtained a BS in Education from Butler University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2019, Chris received his Executive Coaching Certification from Columbia University.