Christy Rutherford is an internationally recognized executive advisor and the creator of The $500K–$1M Executive Accelerator, a premium leadership program for ambitious professionals seeking the top tier of executive pay. Over the past seven years, she has helped leaders in diverse industries and countries generate more than $421 million in combined raises and business revenue.

Her clients include 12 executives who achieved $1M+ compensation packages, as well as one who scaled her company from $100 million to $500 million.

A graduate of Harvard Business School and former U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Christy’s career is rooted in discipline, global leadership, and strategic influence. She has assisted over 400 military and civilian professionals with promotions, including leaders from New Zealand, London, Greece, France, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Africa, Mesopotamia, India, and the U.S. (and several other countries. 

The Executive Accelerator integrates four career pillars — Passion, Presence, Relationships, and Reputation — with two differentiators: burnout & trauma default recovery (to restore energy and vision) and advanced office politics mastery (to unlock the hidden gates to elite pay).

Christy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business School Executive Education, Black Enterprise, and Business Insider. She is committed to helping high-performing leaders not only secure top-tier compensation but also reclaim their energy, purpose, and personal freedom at the highest levels of influence.