Karl Kennedy

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ABOUT KARL KENNEDY

An outcome focused leader with experience working across multiple global strategic programmes. Working as a Leader in Deloitte\'s Strategy and Operations Consultancy practice has provided an array of opportunities to help shape global transformation programmes across a large portfolio of clients, including market leading multinational organisations as well as a range of Irish plcs.Experienced working alongside cross-functional Senior Executives and c-suite teams to align cutting edge technology, people and industry trends in order to shape new business/operating models and supporting strategic initiatives.Academically, I hold an MBA from UCD, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School alongside a professional qualification from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Bachelor of Business Studies. Recognising that an organisations most valuable asset is talent, I enjoy mentoring and developing others to be empowered, innovative and grow.A summary of awards and professional accomplishments achieved on both domestic and global programmes to date are outlined below.My areas expertise include- Strategy & Operations - Visioning, planning and design with extensive experience translating insights, ideas, and data into customer value- Strategic Transformation inc. Business & Operating Model Design / Service Delivery (Strategic Design, planning, architecture and implementation)- New Market Entry - Sizing, options assessment and Strategy Development - Sales & Operational Planning (S & OP) Design and Implementation- Emerging Technologies & Disruption- Programme Delivery, Risk Management and Benefits Realisation- Cross Functional Leadership and collaboration - Organisational Change to plan and enable optimum spans of control, layers, governance, risk management, reporting lines and service effectiveness- Experience developing and establishing executive alignmentI am always interested in making new connections so feel free to contact me.