Kx Advisors Spotlight: Chris Waybill

A Career in Hands-On Strategy

Chris Waybill, Kx Advisors Principal, loves diving into the weeds of problems to build actionable solutions and lead by example. From building his own fireworks (and subsequently fire-resistant storm drains) as a child to studying mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke University, Chris’ passion for hands-on problem-solving has always been clear. After graduation, he worked as a project engineer at an on-site power plant for a hospital impacted by Hurricane Sandy. His time in the field became a building block in his understanding of business operations and project management. Like many Kx teammates, Chris found himself ready for a career pivot into something more fast-paced and growth-oriented and set out to join a strategy consulting firm. 

Professional Development With Kx

Chris joined Kaiser Associates as an Associate Consultant, working on projects across several practice areas. He quickly uncovered a passion for using his quantitative skillset to unearth deeper, more tangible results for healthcare clients. Combined with a newfound interest in developing strategic frameworks to structure highly ambiguous problems, he was a natural fit to align with Kx Advisors. Now a Principal, Chris works directly with clients and drives business development through the leadership team. Chris says he “truly values the opportunity to be a partner rather than just a vendor for our clients.” The positive impact of Kx’s recommendations for our clients feeds into Chris’ hands-on approach and is one of the driving forces that excites him to come to work every day. 

When Chris isn’t working on healthcare projects from Boston, he can be found recording songs for Spotify, singing backup for famous singers like Hugh Jackman, or enjoying extra time with his favorite healthcare professional: his fiancée.  

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Chris emphasizes that much of consulting is telling a story, but with compelling and contextualized data. For those looking to launch a career in consulting, he advises they “strive to become natural subject matter experts” by reading vigorously, subscribing to industry publications and newsletters, engaging in dialogue with thought leaders, or even writing their own blogs. Have questions about our work? Get in touch with us at info@kxadvisors.com.