New York City Metropolitan Area
Chris is a highly experienced President, entrepreneur, and public company board director. Known as a strategic, results-oriented leader, Chris has a strong record of driving growth, competing in dynamic markets, navigating disruption, and leading large-scale change. She has had financial oversight of operations up to $1 billion and is a proven executive in managing strategic, financial, and operational challenges. Internationally recognized as an expert in leadership, talent development, and career success, Chris brings deep experience across financial services, real estate, franchising, consulting, wellness, non-profits, and higher education. Chris is the President and Managing Partner of dimensionaltraining™, a fast-growing fitness and wellness company redefining what it means to train across every dimension of human performance. dimensionaltraining™ integrates strength, conditioning, recovery, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle coaching into a seamless client experience. Under Chris’s leadership, the company has achieved consistent revenue growth, expanded into a flagship facility, and secured partnerships with premier brands, including Ritz-Carlton Luxury Residences. She directs strategy, growth, partnerships, and financial management, positioning dimensionaltraining™ as a luxury wellness brand of the future. Chris serves on the Board of Directors of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX), one of the world’s leading real estate and franchise companies. She has been on the board for over ten years, currently chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee, and serves on the Compensation Committee. She has also held leadership roles in the nonprofit sector, including serving as Chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York. Chris was President of Adelphi University from 2015 to 2025, where she led two major turnarounds—one in response to declining enrollment and another during COVID-19. Her tenure included the launch of 50 new programs, a $50 million student center renovation, and the opening of a $76 million academic building. For more than thirty years, Chris has researched, written, and advised corporations, executives, and teams on leadership, transformation, and performance. She has published 70+ articles in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Financial Times. Her book, Shift Happens: How to Adapt and Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World of Work, helps leaders and employees navigate disruption. Her TEDx talk, “Dare to Be Extraordinary,” has inspired audiences worldwide, garnering 29,000+ views.
• Spearheaded strategic planning and growth initiatives, significantly enhancing company performance and market presence. • Achieved a remarkable 36% revenue increase last year, with a projected 20% growth this year. • Secured key partnerships, including Ritz Carlton Luxury Residences, to expand business opportunities. • Directed the expansion into a new flagship facility, boosting brand visibility and client engagement. • Leading conversations with investors to fuel growth.
• Provided individual and team coaching for over 1,000 executives, enhancing leadership capabilities. • Acted as an advisor to executive teams, facilitating strategic planning and operational discussions. • Authored 70+ articles for prestigious publications, cited over 6,731 times, showcasing thought leadership. • Quoted in media 290+ times (press coverage: christineriordan.com/press • TEDx Talk: Dare to Be Extraordinary (Adelphi University). • Portfolio: christineriordan.com
• Serve as an Independent Board Director for RE/MAX, a leading global real estate and mortgage franchise. • Chair the Nominating & Governance Committee, ensuring effective governance practices. • Contribute as a member of the Compensation Committee and previously served on the Audit Committee. • Recognized as a NACD Board Leadership Fellow, enhancing boardroom effectiveness and leadership skills.
• As the 10th President of Adelphi University, I lead a modern metropolitan university dedicated to personalized higher education. • Fostered a culture of hands-on learning and student success through innovative support systems. • Oversaw the development of exceptional programs in the Core Four areas: Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, Professions, and Health and Wellness. • Engaged with a diverse community across multiple campuses and online platforms to enhance educational access and quality.
• Chaired the Board of Directors at CICU, representing over 110 private universities in New York. • Developed and implemented lobbying strategies addressing financial and scholarship issues for higher education. • Led a task force with Cornell University’s Provost to create a COVID-19 response plan for higher education. • Led Presidential search.