Bill Fournet is the Founder & CEO of The Persimmon Group and a nationally recognized advisor on leadership, strategy, and navigating change in complex environments.
For more than 25 years, Bill has helped executives and organizations turn disruption into opportunity—guiding Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and fast-growing startups through multi-billion-dollar projects, enterprise transformations, and moments of profound uncertainty.
A keynote speaker, executive coach, and trusted partner, Bill is known for delivering practical, proven strategies that help leaders thrive in times of great change. His career includes leadership roles at AT&T, IBM, and MTV Networks before founding The Persimmon Group in 2004, where his vision has shaped a nationally recognized, award-winning workplace.
Bill’s work blends strategic foresight with hands-on leadership experience, with a focus on:
His consulting portfolio spans industries including energy, technology, telecom, manufacturing, and finance.
Bill’s project leadership includes initiatives exceeding $10 billion in scale. Whether the challenge is speed, scale, or stakeholder complexity, he is known for helping leaders chart a clear path forward and execute with discipline.
Bill also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business and has previously chaired Growing Together, Inc., an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through community partnerships. He also supports STEM education as Committee Chair for STEAM Post 26 and FIRST Robotics.
He and his wife, Christy, split their time between Oklahoma and Colorado. They have three adult sons.
Bill is a sought-after keynote speaker and trusted advisor to executives navigating times of transformation. He regularly delivers keynotes, executive workshops, and strategy sessions on leadership, culture, and preparing organizations for the future of work.
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