Ray Johnson

Chief Operating Officer | Leadership Development OS

Leading the charge on operational excellence, strategic growth, and platform scalability.

Role at LDOS

Driving Growth, Innovation, and Excellence

Operational Scalability & Platform Development

As Chief Operating Officer, Ray Johnson leads the execution engine behind LDOS's leadership transformation platform. He is responsible for scaling operations, enhancing the AI-integrated platform, and ensuring elite client outcomes across every engagement.

Enterprise Client Experience & Retention

From launching enterprise-level LMS integrations to developing client-centric feedback loops, Ray's leadership ensures LDOS delivers measurable ROI for every client—mid-market to global enterprise.

AI + LMS Integration & Performance Dashboards

Strategic focus on integrating artificial intelligence with learning management systems to create powerful performance tracking tools.

KPI, Outcome, and Efficiency Optimization

Dedicated to measuring and improving key performance indicators across all operational areas.

Enterprise Client Experience & Retention

Guiding companies through transformational change with a focus on building sustainable leadership cultures.

Ray's Mission in Action

Ray plays a pivotal role in executing our broader mission—to empower agile, ethical, and high-performing leaders through personalized, data-driven development experiences.
His work bridges vision and execution—translating LDOS's bold platform strategy into real-world results that drive cultural change and business growth.

Strategic Innovation, Not Random Experiments

Digital Transformation

Drove 55% greater efficiency at Bobby Dodd Institute by integrating AI tools and leading a digital transformation—now guiding our platform-wide automation and scalability.

Strategic Partnerships

Expanded impact by 40% through strategic partnerships—experience he applies to help LDOS enterprise clients scale transformation company-wide.

Funding Growth

Secured 30% more funding as CEO of Autism Society of Georgia—now informing how we package, prove, and price leadership ROI for clients.

Revenue Expansion

Grew revenue 35% at NTT via executive-level partnerships—mirrored today in LDOS's white-glove client experience and retention strategy.

Global Leadership

Led global sales at Newell Rubbermaid—now driving our enterprise go-to-market strategy and solution packaging across industries.
Ray's track record isn't just impressive—it's directly aligned with the LDOS mission. 
At every turn, he's scaled systems, aligned culture, and delivered measurable results—the exact capabilities now driving our platform forward.

Background & Expertise

Ray earned his degree in Business Management, Computer Science, and Marketing from Boston College.
With a hybrid career in SaaS, nonprofit leadership, and enterprise partnerships, he brings a rare blend of strategic foresight, operational mastery, and digital innovation.

SaaS + LMS Growth Leadership

Expertise in scaling software platforms and learning management systems for enterprise clients.

Enterprise Sales & Strategic Account Management

Proven track record in building and maintaining high-value client relationships.

Cross-Functional Leadership Development

Experience in cultivating leadership skills across diverse organizational departments.

Organizational Culture Design

Skilled in creating and nurturing positive, high-performance workplace cultures.

AI-Driven Systems & Digital Maturity Strategy

Forward-thinking approach to integrating artificial intelligence into business operations.

Leadership Philosophy

"The highest form of leadership isn't about power. It's about alignment. When a leader aligns with purpose, clarity and performance follow."

Ray believes in building systems that elevate people. His operational approach is anchored in trust, transparency, and high-performance culture.

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Our Story

Discover the journey and vision behind Leadership Development OS.

Meet the Full Leadership Team

Learn about the experienced professionals guiding our organization.

Mission & Vision

Understand our purpose and where we're headed in the leadership development space.

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