Elizabeth M. Petrie
Arnold,MD
Summary
Dynamic Leadership and Career Coach with nearly 30 years of experience guiding senior leaders in complex, high-stakes environments, including as Managing Director at a Fortune 25 company. Expertise in global financial services and federal government complemented by formal coaching training and strengths-based methodologies. Trusted thought partner to C-suite executives, senior leaders, and boards, skilled at navigating transformation, risk, and ambiguity. Renowned for empowering leaders to enhance judgment, clarify priorities, and align decisions with core values and long-term impact. Published industry expert, research grant recipient, and global keynote speaker.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career & Leadership Coach
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE COACHING
01.2026 - Current
- Provide executive, leadership, and career coaching to mid-career professionals, people managers, and senior leaders across industries.
- Coach clients to clarify leadership identity, strengths, and value in complex organizations.
- Partner with leaders to develop strategic career and leadership plans aligned with values and long-term goals.
- Apply CliftonStrengths to deepen self-awareness, improve decision-making, and increase leadership effectiveness.
- Support leaders navigating transition, burnout, role expansion, and increased scope of responsibility.
Global Head of Data Operational Risk – Managing Director
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Senior executive leader and advisor guiding leaders through enterprise-wide transformation.
- Served as trusted advisor to senior executives leading large-scale data and technology transformations.
- Established Citi’s global Data Risk program, implementing the operational risk management framework for second line oversight, including application to AI technologies.
- Designed and piloted an enterprise capability maturity assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and development priorities.
- Built and mentored a global team of senior professionals, emphasizing judgment, influence without authority, and constructive challenge.
- Prepared executives for regulatory and board engagement, strengthening executive presence.
- As Chief Operating Officer (2021–2023), advised on operating model design, talent strategy, and enterprise communications.
Cyber / Technology Operational Risk – Managing Director
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Partnered with senior leaders to define and adopt enterprise Cyber and Technology risk frameworks.
- Co-authored Citi’s first Cyber/Technology Risk Appetite statement, aligning executives on accountability and escalation.
- Guided leaders through regulatory-driven change while balancing business delivery and organizational capacity.
- Served as interim leader for Project Management Risk, coaching teams through program redesign and metrics adoption.
Chief of Staff to the CISO / Head of Strategic Intelligence
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Advised the CISO, CEO, and Board through tailored intelligence and executive briefings.
- Coached executives to communicate complex threats with clarity and confidence.
- Designed and delivered executive engagements for 2,000+ clients and industry groups globally.
- Developed leadership pathways and career models to strengthen talent development and retention.
Senior Executive Service – Head of Cyber Intelligence
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Led national intelligence programs and the Internet Crime Compliant Center, coaching senior leaders on the use of intelligence in making high-impact decisions.
- Delivered intelligence assessments for the President, Attorney General, and international partners.
- Designed workforce planning to strengthen capability, accountability, and succession planning, authoring the first career path for cyber intelligence analysts.
Assistant Section Chief / Intelligence Program Coordinator / Intelligence Analyst
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Progressively senior leadership roles focused on talent development, performance management, and strategic prioritization.
Education
Master’s Degree - Information Technology Management
Georgetown University
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
George Washington University
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Saint Mary’s College
Notre DameSkills
Associate Certified Coach (ICF)
Global Strengths Certified Coach (Gallup)
Strengths-Based Coaching (CliftonStrengths)
Executive Presence & Strategic Influence
Leadership Decision-Making & Judgment
Values Alignment & Purpose-Driven Leadership
Organizational Maturity & Capability Assessment
Stakeholder & Board Communication
Talent Development & Succession Readiness
Certification
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
- Global Strengths Certified Coach (Gallup)
- Leadership & Performance Coaching Certification – Brown University
- COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate – AICPA
- Advisory Board Member – American University Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center
- Certified Intelligence Officer – FBI
Thought Leadership
Published author and research grant recipient focused on leadership, decision-making, and risk in complex systems. Selected publications available upon request.
Timeline
Career & Leadership Coach
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE COACHING
01.2026 - Current
Global Head of Data Operational Risk – Managing Director
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2021 - 01.2025
Cyber / Technology Operational Risk – Managing Director
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2017 - 01.2021
Chief of Staff to the CISO / Head of Strategic Intelligence
CITIGROUP INC.
01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Executive Service – Head of Cyber Intelligence
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Section Chief / Intelligence Program Coordinator / Intelligence Analyst
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
01.2000 - 01.2011
Master’s Degree - Criminal Justice
George Washington University
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Saint Mary’s College
Master’s Degree - Information Technology Management
Georgetown University