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Chris Scherer

Chris Scherer

Chris is a transformation leader with over 25 years of experience driving significant value and mitigating risks across a broad range of industries and functions. With a track record of generating more than $450 million in savings, he has excelled in both challenging and thriving environments within small businesses, mid-market firms, and Fortune 500 companies. A dual-degree graduate of Thunderbird and ESADE, Chris started his career at Arthur Andersen and progressed through roles from Corporate Audit to Global Human Resources at various Fortune 500 firms. He played a pivotal role in growing AArete, a global management consultancy, where he led initiatives that significantly reduced non-labor costs and improved compliance processes. An advocate for sustainable community initiatives, Chris was a founding member of a nonprofit focused on creating bicycle-friendly communities in New Jersey.

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Flat-style digital illustration depicting a confident business leadership team reviewing a glowing blueprint titled “Cost Leadership System.” Surrounding them are icons representing structure and sustainability: a recurring calendar, checklist labeled “Behavioral Fit,” accountability clipboards, and directional arrows implying rhythm. The scene conveys long-term cost discipline, maturity, and strategic clarity. Color palette includes slate blue, off-white, and gold tones.

Part 8: Beyond Budget Season — When Cost Leadership Becomes Culture

You don’t need another initiative. You need a culture that knows how to make smart cost decisions — all year long.

Part 7: Turning Momentum Into a Cost Leadership System

By now, you’ve aligned your team. You’ve launched structured negotiations. You’ve secured early wins.

Part 6: The Big Picture of Spend — Why You Can’t Cut What You Can’t See

If the goal is long-term cost leadership, a few quick wins aren’t enough.

Part 5: The Low-Risk Win — How Utility Audits Unlock Hidden Savings Without Disruption

Most business leaders want to reduce costs — but don’t know where to start.

Part 4: From Ask to Action — Who Owns the Follow-Through?

A well-packaged ask is powerful. But power without follow-through is just noise.

Part 3: Packaging the Ask — How Smart Teams Strengthen Their Negotiation Position

When it comes to cost reduction, most leaders think their biggest challenge is pricing.

Part 2: The Structure of Strategic Negotiation

Most cost reduction efforts lose momentum because the work starts too late — often after the contract is up, pricing...

Part 1: Where Smart Cost Leadership Begins

Series: Strategic Cost Leadership: From Insight to Impact Part 1: Where Smart Cost Leadership Begins Most cost...

Part 6: You Don’t Need Another Offsite — You Need a Rhythm

The leadership team had already done two offsites this year.

Part 5: The Strategy Was Sound—But the Team Wasn’t Built for It

The strategy was clear. The execution plan was sharp. Leadership was aligned.