Patrick Lynch

Patrick Lynch is the President of the CMP Southeast Region, a talent and transition firm that helps HR leaders develop their people and teams across the full talent life cycle – from talent acquisition and leadership development to organization development and outplacement support. Patrick is responsible for strategy, marketing, and leadership for all CMP client solutions. He also provides executive coaching to a wide range of senior leaders, helping them develop their strategic leadership skills, servant leadership, organizational engagement, emotional intelligence, and their ability to change themselves and others. Before CMP, Patrick held senior leadership roles in marketing and sales with leading consumer product companies, such as Georgia Pacific, Kao Brands, Kraft/General Foods, and The HON Company. Patrick is a Board Member of Special Pops Tennis: a non-profit that offers an adaptive tennis program specifically designed to share the sport with children and adults with intellectual disabilities. He is also a basketball coach for the Special Olympics, a regular mentor for Year Up, and an active member of SHRM-Atlanta where he leads the HR Helping HR Committee. Patrick holds an M.B.A. from Michigan State University and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. His certifications and training include the Leadership Temperament Index (LTI), The Birkman Method, MBTI, and the Adele Lynn EQ Leadership Institute. Patrick’s specific areas of expertise include: • Executive Coaching/Talent Development • Outplacement/Career Transition • Professional Development for Leaders • Assessment for Talent Selection and Fit • Talent Acquisition – Executive Search • Employee Engagement • Organizational Development