Kerri Kovac

About Kerri Kovac

Global Head of Talent and Organization Effectiveness with a proven track record of architecting and leading enterprise-wide talent and leadership strategies that drive business performance and long-term growth. Trusted advisor to C-Suite and executive leadership teams, aligning talent systems, organizational design, and leadership capability to enterprise strategy across complex, matrixed global environments.Accountable for end-to-end talent architecture, including enterprise talent strategy, succession and workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, and organization design and development, ensuring integrated systems that elevate leadership standards and strengthen bench strength at scale.Recognized for leading large-scale organizational transformation, embedding data-driven workforce insights into decision-making, and building high-performing, inclusive leadership cultures. Pragmatic, strategic, and execution-focused leader known for influencing senior executives, strengthening enterprise alignment, and delivering measurable talent and culture outcomes.Experienced in developing and leading high-performing global teams, modernizing talent infrastructure, and driving sustained cultural evolution that enables business transformation.

Experience

1. Global Head of Talent

   Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

   Sep 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Architects and executes the global talent agenda by creating and leading talent strategies and solutions that power the enterprise\'s overarching business strategies. Drives a talent strategy that enables the enterprise to grow, remain competitive, adapt to changing business environments, and effectively develop, engage, and retain talent to achieve long-term goals.

Education

• Cornell University

  BS - Industrial and Labor Relations

• Cornell University

  Masters Certificate Systems Design and Project Leadership – In Progress

• American InterContinental University

  Master's degree - Adult Learning, Educational/Instructional Technology

Skills

• Culture Change
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Management
• Team Building
• Training
• Change Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Talent Management
• Onboarding
• Program Management
• Performance Improvement
• Management Consulting
• Business Transformation
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Consulting
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Design
• Coaching
• Business Strategy
• Performance Management