Douglas Choo

Over 25 years’ experience as a professional advisor to global leaders in business strategy and management across US, Europe, Canada, Southeast Asia, Japan and China. Provided thought leadership to C-Suite management in organizational transformation and change. Douglas is a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching and sits on IOC's Strategy Council as well as Council on Race, Equity and Inclusion. A qualified executive coach from Columbia University’s Coaching Program who draws from diverse experience as an international attorney (Herbert Smith) and management consultant (McKinsey and Deloitte) and a refired Army officer to help successful business leaders advance on personal development, team coaching and measurable team performance. Douglas is also a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Assessment.

Executive advisor and coach to business leaders and their management teams on strategy, personal development and performance acceleration using the MOVESM methodology of mindfulness, openness, viewing and engagement as well as other best practices on leadership.

Proven track record as leader of complex programs involving international teams and cross functional team dynamics. Most recently, appointed head of strategy for MetLife’s Group Insurance, a $20B business. Past experience include being part of McKinsey’s organizational change practice, Deloitte’s M&A practice and an international commercial litigation attorney admitted to the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York bar.

Education

• Executive and Organizational Coaching Columbia University in the City of New York (2019 — 2019)
• MBA Fordham Gabelli School of Business (2000 — 2001)
• LLB National University of Singapore (1987 — 1991)

Companies

• Member, Diligent's Modern Leadership Network Diligent Corporation (2020)
• Executive & Organizational Coach View Advisors LLC (2019)
• Member of Columbia Coaching Learning Association, Cohort 23 Columbia University (2019)
• Head of Strategy & Digital, National Accounts, Group Benefits MetLife (2016 — 2019)
• Head of Strategy, Planning & Business Governance, GVWB, MetLife MetLife (2013 — 2016)
• Associate Partner McKinsey & Company (2011 — 2013)
• Guest lecturer NYU Stern School of Business (2008 — 2013)
• Senior Manager Deloitte Consulting (2001 — 2011)
• Lawyer Herbert Smith Freehills (1993 — 1999)

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Divestitures
• Strategic Planning

Other

Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Development, Due Diligence, Organizational Design, Leadership, Restructuring, Management, Mergers, Business Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy