Rich Theil
Chief Executive Officer
Technology, Consulting
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Rich Theil is the CEO and founder of The Noble Foundry, a company that focuses on helping businesses navigate complex organizational transformations, particularly in the areas of Agile, DevOps, and leadership development. Rich brings a wealth of experience from his background in IT and consulting, with a particular emphasis on aligning technology and business strategy to foster sustainable growth and innovation.
Rich’s approach is centered around empowering leaders and teams to adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, collaboration, and adaptive leadership. His work at The Noble Foundry involves partnering with organizations to develop strategies that drive long-term change. This often means shifting company cultures to embrace Agile practices, making sure teams are equipped to respond to evolving market conditions, and helping leaders develop the skills they need to foster a high-performance, resilient organization.
Before founding The Noble Foundry, Rich held various leadership positions in both technology and consulting firms, where he developed his passion for bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic business goals. His experience in these roles has shaped his philosophy that successful transformation begins at the leadership level and filters down through the organization, requiring both cultural and operational shifts.
The Noble Foundry is built around the idea that leaders need more than just technical tools to succeed—they need the right mindset, coaching, and support to lead effectively in an era of rapid change. Rich and his team work closely with clients to provide tailored solutions that address their unique challenges, while also fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
Under Rich’s leadership, The Noble Foundry has gained a reputation for helping companies not just implement new frameworks like Agile or DevOps, but also for creating sustainable change that empowers leaders to drive their organizations toward long-term success.
Rich is married to Angie and together they have three older teens.
