Who are we?
"I am a successful entrepeneur with 35 years of executive search experience. I have experienced the work of a wide variety of consultants over my years as a business leader and owner. With unqualified enthusiasm, I recommend Cullen Coates in the role of high level Strategy Consultant.
The unique strength of Cullen's work is his ability to inspire great vision as well as the execution of vision among those of us who love to vision and sometimes forget to organize the details of the great plan."
Leni Miller
President and Founder
EA Search LLC
One Satisfied Client Says . . .
Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation Expert
Cullen Coates provides strategic advisory, helping organizations clarify direction, align leadership, and execute with purpose. With more than 35 years of experience across leadership, technology, and organizational growth, Cullen partners with executives, boards, and mission-driven organizations to navigate complexity and achieve sustainable results.
His work is grounded in a mission-driven strategy system, ensuring that vision, values, and execution remain fully aligned. Cullen has advised both emerging and established organizations across domestic and international markets, including Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States, with a strong focus on strategic transformation and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership With Global Perspective
Cullen is a results-oriented leader known for delivering practical, high-impact solutions. His approach blends strategic insight with deep operational experience, enabling organizations to move from planning to execution with confidence.
Cullen helps leadership teams synchronize strategy, structure, and performance. His work consistently strengthens executive alignment, sharpens organizational focus, and drives complex change initiatives across more than 20 industries—from startups to Fortune 100 companies.
Executive & Board-Level Experience
Cullen has served as Chairman, CEO, President, COO, Director, and CEO Advisor throughout his career. His leadership roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of governance, execution, and organizational scale.
He co-founded one of Australia’s pioneering venture capital incubators, providing early-stage funding, strategic guidance, and trans-Pacific market migration support to high-growth companies. This experience continues to inform his work for organizations seeking both growth and purpose.
Notable Career Achievements
Founding President & COO, QuickResponse Services (IBM-sponsored)
Led strategic development and operational execution for one of the first online B2B catalog and exchange platforms, achieving $42 million in committed revenue and outperforming a major Fortune 500 competitor.President & COO, Equinox Retail Software
Drove rapid growth and market leadership, securing top industry recognition within two years of launch.Co-founder, Australian Venture Capital Incubator Fund
Secured government funding and helped establish one of Australia’s first incubator funds, supporting emerging technology startups with capital and strategic direction.
Board and Advisory Roles
Cullen has held numerous board chair and director roles across high-growth technology companies and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Australia. His governance expertise supports board alignment, leadership development, and enterprise-wide transformation.
As a recognized thought leader, Cullen has authored whitepapers, blogs, and consulting frameworks on leadership coaching, strategic planning, board effectiveness, and operational alignment. His insights empower organizations to build clarity, alignment, and long-term resilience.
For additional background and professional experience, please view Cullen Coates' profile on LinkedIn.