Branndon Kelley
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Sr Vice-president @American Municipal Power, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Sr Vice-president @American Municipal Power, Inc.
Columbus, OH, US
In my capacity as the Senior Vice President of Innovation and Strategy / Chief Strategy Officer, I spearhead the organization\'s innovation, transformation, and strategic endeavors. My executive duties include the development and execution of comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies, pilots, and projects that bring value to AMP and our members.I am responsible for securing funding opportunities at federal, state, local, and association levels through grants, incentives, and prizes, which are pivotal for propelling our innovative projects and strategic initiatives that aid AMP in serving their Members; and our members in serving their customers.Additionally, I provide executive management for information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise and energy risk, strategic planning, internal audit, and innovation. I offer guidance and oversight to key leaders, including the Chief Information Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Assistant VP of Innovation and Transformation, to ensure our strategic objectives are achieved and that the organization remains secure and resilient against evolving challenges.Moreover, I fulfill the role of chief of staff for the President and CEO, acting as a strategic advisor on new projects, services, and funding opportunities and an integral part of the executive leadership, ensuring alignment and execution of the organization’s vision and priorities.
EDUCATION
Shepherd University
Computer and Information Sciences
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Information Systems
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
ABOUT BRANNDON KELLEY
Branndon is the proud father to Jackson, a nationally recognized innovative executive and the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation and Chief Strategy Officer for American Municipal Power, Inc. He has more than 24 years of experience providing vision, leadership, governance and execution of technology and strategic programs, projects and departments. His diverse background includes leading the development of enterprise technology and innovative solutions in a wide variety of business environments, including technology, education, government, financial services, energy, healthcare and manufacturing.Kelley joined AMP in 2009 as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and has led the organization through a complete information technology transformation. In 2023, he was promoted to his current role where he oversees AMP’s information technology and risk departments and has responsibility for its innovation and transformation initiatives. During his tenure as AMP’s CIO, Kelley spearheaded a digital transformation, modernizing infrastructure and incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as smart grids and data analytics as well as the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to support efforts by AMP and its Members to protect critical infrastructure.Kelley serves as AMP’s representative on the boards of Hometown Connections, Inc, and the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. He also serves as president of the Board of Directors of the DeVry Scholarship Fund. Kelley has received many industry honors in recent years, including the comSpark Tech Power Player Award in 2018 and 2019, the 2015 Frost and Sullivan CIO Impact Award; being named to the 2017 class of Smart Business Magazine’s Central Ohio Smart 50 and to the Top 20 Most Innovative CIOs list in 2014.Prior to joining AMP, Kelley held senior management and executive roles at Quick Solutions, Inc, HP, EDS, Saber Corp, and has spent more than nine years as an adjunct professor at local colleges.Kelley received a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from DeVry University and was inducted into their alumni hall of fame, earning a Pinnacle Award. He also holds a Master of Business Administration in finance from the Keller Graduate School of Management, where he received the 40 for 40th award in recognition of being one of the top 40 graduates in school history.Recognized as a leader in his field, Kelley is often invited to share his insights through publications and speaking engagements at national and regional technology and utility conferences and events.
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