Colton Palmer
Colton Palmer, Vice President of Strategy & Development at Strategic Executives Agency, a boutique human capital consultancy that partners with operating executives to drive growth and solve complex challenges through best-in-class talent solutions. He helps high-performing leaders and executive teams unlock clarity and elevate performance by aligning strategy, culture, and leadership—especially during times of growth, scale, or transition.
With a background that blends competitive athletics and strategic consulting, Colton brings a unique edge to leadership challenges. From the wrestling mat to the boardroom, he’s known for engineering alignment and turning complexity into momentum—helping senior leaders reclaim focus, free capacity, and build scalable foundations for sustainable growth.
Over the past two decades, Colton has worked alongside operating executives, Grammy-nominated artists, political leaders, and founders—earning trust during high-stakes moments. His experience spans business development, human capital strategy, and enterprise transformation across industries.
A proud graduate of North Carolina State University, Colton was a four-year letterwinner and captain of the wrestling team. He currently serves on the Executive Board of North Carolina USA Wrestling and is Co-Founder of NC Wrestling United, where his leadership expands access, impact, and opportunity for athletes across the state.