Paul Krebs
Business & Digital Transformation
About
Paul Krebs is an executive leader with 25+ years of experience delivering measurable growth, operational improvements, and large-scale transformation across multiple industries. At Koch Industries, as CIO and Chief Transformation Officer, Paul help drive a $3B digital transformation portfolio focused on process and…
He has partnered with organizations across industries to lead high-impact transformation initiatives. His work includes designing and launching a Transformation Enablement Office for a rapidly growing digital infrastructure and services business, helping realign the enterprise operating model for speed and agility. He has supported a data center infrastructure venture in sequencing and implementing critical capabilities such as ERP, CRM, and HCM systems, and developed a growth strategy for a leading electrical and industrial distribution company to expand consulting services and enable digital modernization and IT/OT convergence.
Paul has also served as a Fractional CIO for a biodynamic analysis services firm, helping mature digital capabilities, define a business-aligned technology roadmap, and optimize outsourced IT services. He has led operational turnarounds, including for a new casino venture, where he strengthened IT-business alignment, optimized the operating model, and refreshed talent to improve time-to-profitability. Additionally, he played a key role in guiding a $4B engineered solutions business through an enterprise-wide transformation, driving profitability, global expansion, improved project performance, and expanded digital service offerings.