Christian “Boo” Boucousis

Christian “Boo” Boucousis brings exceptional entrepreneurial execution and transformational leadership expertise to Afterburner Capital, combining his role as CEO of Afterburner with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-million dollar enterprises across diverse industries.

As CEO of Afterburner since 2023, Boo leads the global organization that has delivered transformational results for over 3,500 companies and 2.8 million individuals through the proven Flawless Execution (FLEX) methodology. Under his leadership, Afterburner has expanded its reach across multiple continents, serving clients from Woolworths and Commonwealth Bank to Pfizer and BHP, while maintaining its position as the global leader in collaborative experiential learning and strategic execution.

Boo’s entrepreneurial foundation includes founding CTG Global, which grew into one of the world’s largest humanitarian service providers through operations in Afghanistan and developing nations. This experience provided him with deep insights into complex stakeholder management, international business development, and scaling operations in challenging environments. Subsequently, he founded Mode Developments, a property development company that pioneered modular construction technology to build Australia’s tallest prefabricated high-rise hotel—the $42 million Peppers King Square Hotel in Perth—setting new records by constructing a full floor per day.

As co-author of “On Time On Target” with James Murphy and author of “The Afterburner Advantage,” Boo has demonstrated his ability to translate high-performance principles into scalable business frameworks. His work has influenced over 2 million leaders globally, and his insights are regularly shared through his podcast “The Few With Boo” and keynote presentations worldwide.
Boo’s unique perspective combines operational excellence with strategic vision, having successfully navigated career transitions from technical expertise to entrepreneurial leadership. His experience spans humanitarian services, property development, aviation media (former owner of Australian Aviation), and organizational transformation.

At Afterburner Capital, Boo’s dual perspective as both transformation methodology expert and successful entrepreneur enables sophisticated evaluation of management teams and operational strategies. His hands-on experience scaling businesses across multiple industries, combined with his deep understanding of performance optimization principles, provides invaluable support for portfolio company development and value creation initiatives. His global network and proven ability to drive organizational alignment and execution directly enhances Afterburner Capital’s investment success.