EXECUTIVE TEAM
DR. TIM MUELLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Tim founded Chester & Fourth in 2021 and serves as the company’s Managing Director. He is responsible for setting the firm’s strategic direction and overseeing all aspects of its operations. His main area of expertise is the analysis of complex organizations with a focus on extracting lessons from their past and present to improve executive decision-making, strategy design, and organizational learning. He has worked with influential clients in philanthropy, financial services, government, and higher education across North America and Europe. Tim holds a PhD in institutional history from McMaster University.
DR. BRITTANY GATAVECKAS, DIRECTOR
Brittany serves as Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives. She is responsible for driving sustainable business growth and designing high-impact EDI and human rights initiatives. She is a gender equity and social sustainability expert who helps organizations advance gender equality, strengthen human rights commitments, enhance decent work practices, and improve workplace diversity and inclusion. Her work has greatly accelerated the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by Canada’s private sector. Brittany holds a PhD in international relations from McMaster University.
ADVISORY BOARD
DR. ROSS HUYSKAMP, ADVISOR
Ross is the Research Contracts Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University’s Industry Liaison Office (MILO). He specializes in the review and negotiation of intricate research and partnership agreements, and fosters collaboration between industry and academia on behalf of Canada’s most research-intensive university. A seasoned research and innovation expert, Ross previously consulted to the Bank of Montreal. He holds a PhD in European history from the University of Toronto.
KLAUS MUELLER, ICD.D, SENIOR ADVISOR
Klaus is the founder of k•d•m semi consulting, a hybrid software and management consulting firm with offices in Canada and Germany and a global partner network. He previously served as CEO and senior manager with leading semiconductor companies, including Motorola, WBC (an Avnet Company), ZMD, and Gennum Corp (acquired by Semtech). An electrical engineer by training, Klaus also holds an ICD.D designation for corporate directors from the University of Toronto.
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Chester & Fourth trusts in people, not algorithms, as catalysts for positive change and improvement. We are inspired by the unique blend of knowledge, experience and intuition that resides in each and every person.
Our international network of consultants and subject matter experts spans a variety of industries and academic fields.
While we regularly draw from this community to staff our own projects, our proprietary talent database is also available to support your recruitment needs in the following areas: