Monte Pedersen

Principal, The CDA Group LLC

Monte Pedersen, the Principal of The CDA Group LLC, boasts a distinguished career marked by his unwavering commitment to leadership and strategy execution. With over 35 years in the managed services industry, Monte recognized a critical gap in effective leadership and strategic planning, prompting him to establish his own firm in 2016. The CDA Group LLC specializes in strategy execution management for senior executives and their businesses, providing one-on-one coaching, senior leadership team development, and hands-on training for frontline personnel. Monte's extensive experience, including his roles as Regional Vice President at Sodexo Education Services and Senior Vice President at Off Campus Solutions, has equipped him with the insights and skills necessary to transform organizations into high-performing entities.

Monte's approach centers on the belief that the ability to execute is the ultimate leadership identity. He is dedicated to embedding the discipline of strategy execution into the daily management practices of his clients' teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement. His passion for helping others avoid the pitfalls he encountered in his corporate tenure drives his full-time focus on strategy execution. Monte’s influence extends beyond the boardroom, with a remarkable presence on LinkedIn, where his posts garnered over 43 million views in 2023. A lifelong learner and advocate for truly human leadership, Monte's dedication to excellence is not just professional but deeply personal, as he strives to make every day an opportunity to be a better human and leader.