Christopher Gentile

Chris Gentile is an experienced adult education and workplace learning specialist with a proven track record of partnering with business leads, functional heads and L&D leaders to design learning experiences that help teams reach their full potential. He is the kind of partner organizations turn to when they want learning to actually make a difference – whether that means developing stronger leaders, building more capable teams or creating programs that stick long after delivery. His approach is straightforward: listen closely, understand the real challenge and co-create solutions that fit the context rather than forcing a template. He places high value on building authentic relationships and believes the best outcomes stem from honest conversations, thoughtful questions and a willingness to challenge assumptions when needed.

Throughout his career, Chris has partnered with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, support cultures of continuous learning and help organizations navigate change more effectively. In addition to his role at Third Factor, he teaches Learning and Development at Western University, where he brings real-world perspective into the classroom and contributes to developing the next generation of L&D professionals.

Prior to joining Third Factor, Chris managed client relationships for customized executive education programs at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, where he collaborated with corporate leaders to build high-performing teams. Before Queen’s, Chris oversaw strategic partnerships at EF Education First, helping individuals foster personal growth and professional development through immersive, global learning experiences.

Outside of work, Chris is deeply committed to CrossFit, where the discipline, accountability and focus on incremental improvement mirror how he approaches his work with clients and the work we do. It has shaped his appreciation for what it takes to build capability over time, stay resilient under pressure and pursue meaningful growth. It helped inform his belief that meaningful growth comes from deliberate effort, not one-off events.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a certificate in Adult Learning & Development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at UofT. Outside of work and working out, you can find Chris trying a new restaurant or catching a show in the local live music scene.