Clint Watson, MBA
President & Co-FounderClint Watson, MBA is a consulting executive with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, and Energy. As the President and Co-Founder of Ember Group Consulting, LLC, Clint brings his extensive expertise and leadership skills to drive the company’s success and deliver exceptional results for clients.
Before co-founding Ember Group Consulting, Clint served as the Associate Vice President and Commercial Executive at North Highland, a consulting firm known for helping businesses grow and transform with culture and people at the heart of every decision. In this role, Clint leveraged his analytical skills and finance expertise to deliver strategic consulting services, helping clients improve their processes, performance, and profitability.
Prior to joining North Highland, Clint spent nearly ten years with DARTON GROUP Consulting in a leadership capacity. DARTON GROUP Consulting, LLC, a premier project consulting firm specializing in seasoned accounting, finance, and project management professionals, was acquired by CLA in 2018. Established in 2008 amidst economic challenges, DARTON GROUP quickly became the go-to firm in the Charlotte region, trusted by leading companies for critical projects. Respected by top-tier consultants, the firm offered career-building engagements with variety, challenge, and industry-leading compensation and benefits. Prior to his tenure at North Highland, Clint also served as the Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff – Digital Products & Services at Novant Health, where he played a pivotal role in supporting the digital transformation and innovation of the $8 billion integrated healthcare system. His leadership contributed significantly to Novant Health’s mission of enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Clint’s passion for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DE&I) is evident in his commitment to these values. He served as an executive sponsor for several DE&I initiatives at North Highland, advocating for inclusive practices and fostering a diverse workplace environment.
Clint holds an MBA from Montreat College and a BA in Accounting from Washington & Jefferson College. He further honed his leadership skills by graduating from the Harvard Business School Management Development Program. Clint is also a member of Leadership Charlotte Class 39.
Clint is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Dress for Success Charlotte and has previously served on the Board of Directors of Time Out Youth in Charlotte and Classroom Central in Charlotte. Additionally, he is part of the Core Vitae society with the American Heart Association in Charlotte and was recently nominated to participate in the annual “Leaders of Impact” campaign.
With his extensive background and dedication to excellence, Clint Watson leads at Ember Group Consulting, LLC with a focus on driving transformation and achieving outstanding results for clients. His comprehensive approach combines strategic insight, financial acumen, and a commitmentto fostering inclusive and equitable business practices.