Bridgette Takeuchi
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Chief Operating Officer
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Chief Operating OfficerEpistemixJan 2026 - Current (9 months)Chief Operating Officer at Epistemix, where we build computational models that help leaders evaluate risk, test decisions, and operate with greater confidence in complex systems.
As COO, I’m responsible for translating strategy into execution across finance, operations, people, and delivery. My focus is on building durable operating infrastructure that supports growth, capital efficiency, and disciplined decision-making.
I partner closely with the CEO and executive team on:
Operating cadence, metrics, and accountability
Financial discipline, planning, and readiness for scale
Cross-functional execution and delivery reliability
Organizational design as the company grows- Chief Executive OfficerEmpowerment EDGESep 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)Founder & CEO of Empowerment EDGE, a consulting firm that helps organizations cut through chaos and execute with clarity. I partner with executives and leadership teams to drive transformation through people strategy, operational design, and sustainable execution.
Fractional Executive Leadership: Stepped in as interim Head of People/Operations for growth-stage companies, building HR functions from the ground up and aligning people strategy with business goals.
Change Management Consulting: Led enterprise-wide technology migrations (Namely, Paycom, Rippling) and employee efficiency platforms (ClickUp, Quip, Salesforce) — ensuring adoption and minimal disruption.
Leadership Coaching: Developed and delivered le - Senior Vice President People & OperationsNew Engen IncJan 2021 - Dec 2024 (4 years)Driving the strategies, programs, and processes to build a world class digital marketing agency. Combining the forces of our client teams with the team that develops and supports our most valuable assets: OUR PEOPLE. Lasered focus on developing high quality client services and expanding our suite of services in an ever changing industry to grow our strategic partnerships across our portfolio of clients. Internally focused on developing the support, resources, and programs to ensure a world renowned employee experience where our employees continue to LEARN | EVOLVE | THRIVE and became sought after industry experts at an organization that is wholly committed to our team members and their continued success and growth.
- VP of Client Success & OperationsNew Engen IncJan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)Driving the programs, processes and relationships to ensure quality services to our clients. Leading the evolution of our Agency into the future by developing and driving strategies for technology, people, and operations. Oversee and lean into client service teams developing lasting and growing strategic partnerships at the executive level. This includes relationship management with some of the world's most recognized brands. Primarily focused on growing these relationships and building the internal programs to support and grow partnerships across our portfolio of clients.
- Chief Executive OfficerKeiro NorthwestJan 2019 - Dec 2019 (1 year)Strategic oversight of a $20M revenue organization, leading 400+ employees, serving 2,500+ clients, and answering to 8,000+ stakeholders. Balanced assurance that the organization’s mission and core values were put into practice while spearheading the development, communication, and implementation of effective strategies and processes. Motivated a high performance executive management team: attracting, recruiting, and retaining key members of leadership to foster a success-oriented, accountable environment grounded in excellent communication and exceptional execution.
- Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating OfficerKeiro NorthwestJan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year 1 month)Accountable for balancing fiduciary responsibility, strategy, effective operations and people management. Within 4 months financially stabilized the organization, implemented systemic organizational design changes, and implemented an operational strategy and budget to meet the mission of the organization. Managed the rebuilding of the finance and accounting infrastructure, developed a compliant Human Resources department, and rebuilt the clinical operations team and corporate support staff. Implemented 13 new systems platforms, inventoried and renegotiated vendor contracts [300+], and in the capacity of Chief Compliance Officer, restructured overarching Governance of the organization as well as operationalized applicable regulatory requ
- VP, Retirement Division Governance & Business TechnologySymetraJan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)• Oversaw the central hub of the division coordinating governance, strategic planning, project management, strategic initiatives, vendor management, business analysis, configuration analysis, data governance, process improvement, technology and production support that impacted all functional areas. Led matrix style reporting and accountability which relied heavily on executive level collaboration as well as coordination at all employee levels. This allowed for greater coordination across the entire division resulting in a broader adoption of a team culture which increased productivity and efficiencies.
• Collaborated with key executive partners in broad adoption of a capacity planning tool which integrated with financial models. Res - VP, Audit ServicesSymetraJan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years 1 month)• Presented independent and objective assessment of the organizations operations, risk management and system of internal controls, directly reporting to the company’s Board of Directors. Performed special requests/audits per their request.
• Responded to or responsible for executive management requests including, but not limited to: NAIC Compliant Own Risk & Solvency Assessment (ORSA), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), negotiations of contracts with key external partners, activities related to acquisitions, operational efficiency initiatives, issue root cause analysis, organizational structure research, to ensure effective compliance and risk mitigation mechanisms were in place and operating effectively.
• Managed the relationshi - AVP, Audit Services DirectorSymetraJan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years 1 month)• Restructured the existing audit department by implementing mandatory requirements to ensure compliance with the discipline’s governing body. Created and instituted operational procedures, tools, templates, and management of database compliant with The Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) framework.
• Designed an Operational Audit function. This included the development of a risk assessment to ensure risk and the company’s system of operational internal controls were operating effectively and assessed adequately.
• Leveraged efficiencies through internal matrix reporting, cross training and use of technology and risk prioritization in audit strategies. As a result, was able to perform cross functional audits and develop rotatio - Internal Audit ManagerSymetraJan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years 1 month)• Improved overall effectiveness of SOX program through ~38% decrease in controls over lifetime of program and implementation of efficiency programs including client prepared packages, rotational training and management self-testing.
• Partnered closely with business partners to ensure buy-in and ownership of the management owned program. Assisted management with the identification, project management and remediation of deficiencies decreasing such items by 90% over lifetime of program.
• Tasked with building a team of employees to maintain the implemented Sarbanes Oxley (404) program. Hired team of 6 (including consultants) within 6 months. - Senior Internal Control Analyst & Internal AuditorSymetraJan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)• Assisted with the implementation (procedures, processes, tools and corporate training) of the company’s Sarbanes Oxley (404) program in preparation for the company’s public filing.
• Participated in developing and ensuring the accuracy of S-1 documentation. - aSenior Internal Control AnalystaQuantiveJan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years 1 month)• Assisted with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s Sarbanes Oxley (404) program.
- AuditorErnst YoungJan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years 1 month)• Provided assurance and advisory services for publicly traded clients by assessing financials statements and company’s state of internal controls.
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- Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, minor Japapense LanguageSeattle UniversityJan 1998 - Jan 2002 (4 years 1 month)
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