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Principal
CEO & MANAGING PARTNER
Charles W. Orrestad
Chuck led product development and operations efforts at several global technology companies where his senior leadership roles have spanned public and private enterprises, startup and turnaround ventures as well as not-for-profit organizations. More recently, he has been a leader in early-stage technology companies and served as president of an international not-for-profit venture. He has been an active member of the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) and a visiting lecturer at the University of Washington. Chuck holds a master's degree from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Chuck is a licensed pilot, accomplished cellist, runner, binge-reader and writer of creative non-fiction.
Education
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Master of Science
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Bachelor of Science
Activities & Affiliations
NACD - National Association of Corp Directors
Visiting Lecturer - University of Washington
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”
— JIM COLLINS
About DNA Partners
OUR UNIQUE FOCUS: DNA Partners helps enterprises navigate complex people and leadership matters by working with both board and executive leaders. Our core belief is that moving the mission forward with intention begins with the right leaders in place, properly supported, with capabilities closely matched to the next arc of an organization’s life cycle and that investments in people and leadership are critically important to fulfilling that mission.
OUR SERVICES: The firm offers a range of consulting and advisory services directed at an organization’s most valued leaders and governance structures. These include Board Governance, Executive Coaching, Family Enterprises, Leadership Continuity and Transition, Outplacement/Career Development and Crisis Management. All engagements begin with trust and are confidential, highly tailored projects developed in concert with clients across the spectrum in both business and not-for-profit sectors.
OUR HISTORY: From its beginnings in the mid-eighties as part of a large law firm, DNA Partners grew as an independent consulting practice working with senior leaders over a wide range of projects and enterprises. DNA Partners and its predecessor firm have served a long list of recurring clients spanning financial services, technology firms, family enterprises, the legal and medical professions, hospitals, healthcare and not-for profits whose scope has ranged from early-stage ventures to Fortune 500 firms.