Chris Sifter

Christopher Sifter is an Executive Director in Accordion’s Data & Analytics Practice, with over three decades of experience consulting at the intersection of data, technology, and financial services.

Chris has always been a technologist at heart, specializing in leading transformational data initiatives and helping organizations, both small and large, make better use of their data through the use of enterprise-class data platforms and data management solutions. This includes the rapid implementation of world-class data ecosystems to enhance clients’ data capabilities, elevate their decision-making, and accelerate the generation of actionable insights.

Across a wide spectrum of organizations, from some of the largest and most complex in the world to growing enterprises making their first move to modern data platforms, he has built a reputation for leading successful deployments and driving immediate value for his clients in the financial services, manufacturing/distribution, healthcare, and medical device industries. Past engagements have involved cloud data marts and warehouses, complex data and system integration solutions, data governance and quality processes, and the creation of consumable data products used for analytics, modeling, and enhanced reporting.

Prior to joining Accordion, Chris was an Expert Consultant and Engagement Manager within McKinsey Digital’s Data Transformation practice, a Principal in Caserta’s data consultancy until its acquisition by McKinsey, and before that, was a Partner/Principal at Crowe, leading and growing its Financial Services Data Consulting group.

Chris graduated from North Central College with a B.S. in Computer Science. He is also a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP).