Kenny Altenburg

Director, Real Estate Strategic Initiatives @Salesforce

Denver, CO, US

I lead the most critical, high-priority cross-functional projects for the Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) team. My focus is on bridging the gap between high-level strategy and global execution, ensuring our leadership is aligned and our portfolio is built for the future.Key Accomplishments:Global IFM Transformation: Led the first-generation transition to a global Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) model. I stabilized the partnership by leading complex commercial negotiations for the governance plan and global budget, while also overseeing headcount transitions and regional enablement - to ensure zero service interruptions across the entire global portfolio.REWS Business Partner Program: Built the Business Partner function from scratch. After interviewing 40+ executives to understand their needs, I designed the global operating model and playbook currently used to align real estate with business goals.Source-to-Pay Modernization: Directed 12+ procurement projects to fix bottlenecks in our purchasing lifecycle. I modernized our tech stack and improved how REWS and Sourcing teams work together to speed up spend approvals.Financial Strategy & Savings: Directed the FY27 REWS budget savings strategy. In partnership with our Leadership Team, we identified key areas for cost reduction and consolidated global budgets to hit aggressive targets without compromising the employee experience.Executive Advisor: Built deep trust and influence with the REWS LT, serving as a primary strategic advisor for key initiatives. I turn complex data and risks into clear, actionable recommendations that help our executives make faster, more informed decisions on major organizational shifts.

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Operations