Clutch, a company of The RADZ Group known for its human-centered approach to business strategy and experience management, announced today that James Regan has joined as Chief Strategy Officer. Regan will lead planning and innovation to expand the company’s reach and impact across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Regan brings 15 years of experience in government, healthcare, and technology transformation. Most recently, he served as Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development within California’s Government Operations Agency, where he led statewide coalitions for skills-first hiring, spearheaded the integration of Generative AI in government, and guided business transformation efforts spanning dozens of departments.

"James built a career on solving complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and policy implementation,” said Anne Descalzo, CEO of Clutch. “He’s a natural fit for Clutch and will help elevate how we support mission-driven organizations and communities across the country.”

Prior to GovOps, Regan served as Assistant Deputy Director of Health Workforce Development at the Department of Health Care Access and Information, overseeing a billion-dollar portfolio to build and diversify California’s health workforce. He also led population health and emergency response initiatives for the California Department of Public Health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Joining Clutch is an opportunity to keep pushing for systems-level change in a way that blends strategy, community insight, and heart,” said Regan. “I’m honored to be part of a team that asks hard questions and is committed to doing meaningful work that lasts.”

Clutch has been recognized nationally for its strategic consulting and experience management services and was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America.

About Clutch

Clutch, a nationally recognized business services consulting firm specializing in strategy, experience design, and organizational transformation. Founded on the belief that solving big challenges requires human-centered thinking, Clutch partners with public and private sector organizations to create impactful solutions that improve the way we work and live. Learn more at ConnectwithClutch.com

About The RADZ Group

Anne Descalzo and Rachel Zillner are multi-passionate entrepreneurs determined to shape the future through heart-centered leadership. Through The RADZ Group family of companies, including Clutch, LQ Listening Intelligence, MinervaVerse, Papilio Collective, Frequency Coworking, and RSE. For more information visit TheRADZGroup.com.

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“Joining Clutch is an opportunity to keep pushing for systems-level change in a way that blends strategy, community insight, and heart,” said James Regan.