Raymond Cheong
My credentials
About
“Every outcome or circumstance is a gift and opportunity.”
Guided by this belief, Raymond Cheong has spent over 30 years helping people and organizations turn challenges into breakthroughs.
Enterprise Agile Coach and Transformation Leader, he previously served in a senior role at American Express, where he spearheaded enterprise Agile and DevOps initiatives and championed inclusive leadership development.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Synergies4, a pioneering consultancy blending Agile Thinking, Generative AI, and Positive Intelligence to equip leaders, teams, and organizations for the future of work.
Certified in Generative AI by IBM and Fractal, Raymond helps organizations embrace AI-infused Agile transformation responsibly—infusing strategy with creativity and human-centered leadership.
As a PQ Coach with Positive Intelligence, he empowers individuals and teams to strengthen mental fitness, overcome inner saboteurs, and thrive authentically in a rapidly evolving world.
Professional Credentials include ICAgile Certified Coach & Instructor in Agile Leadership, Agile People Trainer (Home | Agile People ), SPC 6.0, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSP, and Kanban Management Professional (KMP).
A globally recognized speaker and advisor, Raymond often reminds audiences that “the future is already here. It’s just not very evenly distributed.” His mission: to make that future of AI-powered agility more accessible—elevating performance, well-being, and human connection across organizations.
Lean/Agile Coach, RTE - Canada,UK and Latin America Campus Enterprise coach for business and technology teams and business units, (PMI-ACP, PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP, SA, ICP-EBAS, ICP-AHR, ICP-ACC, ICP-ACF, AHF, KMP, SPC5, ICP-AHR, ICP-LEA) and Innovation Labs Catalyst with over 30 years of Information Technology experience in various verticals including Financial services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Theatre Exhibition, Live Theatre Productions, Outsourcing, ERP and CRM software development and professional services.
Past member of George Brown College Advisory Committee.
Past president of the Rotary Club of Scarborough Bluffs, serving various communities in local cities in Canada and other countries around the world.
Producer of the Scarborough Centennial celebrations, recognizing music, art and performances from native Canadian and other world communities.
Past Member of the order of St. John Ambulance, trainer and instructor for First Aid and CPR courses .
Experience and services
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Career history
- 08/13/2024 - present - Synergies4 Ai Consulting (Managing Partner, COO)
- 10/10/2011 - 08/12/2024 - American Express (Lean/Agile Coach, Agile Portfolio Manager, Cloud Business Architect)
- 04/04/2011 - 10/10/2011 - Raymond Cheong Consulting (Principal)