Kix Ryen

About Kix Ryen

Executive Leadership Team member and Chief of Staff & Transformation Officer with in-depth experience in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, process improvement and communications for both privately held and public organizations across multiple industries. Talented at partnering with top-level executives and cultivating confidence and trust with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve corporate objectives. Externally recognized as a collaborative leader who cares about developing people and morale and is proactive, insightful, organized, and adept at getting things done in complex organizations. Strategic Planning and Execution: Skilled at breaking down a vision, developing aligning strategic plans, identifying viable actions, leading execution, and mobilizing teams. Leadership and Pinch Hitting: Versatile leader with trusted decision-making and management skills and demonstrated ability to get up to speed quickly in new functions and industries. Organizational Effectiveness: Enterprise-level thinker with a track record of identifying and developing talent; adept at recognizing and addressing internal roadblocks to transformation. Change Management: Experienced manager of programs and projects for data-driven organizational transformation. Corporate and Consumer Communications: Skilled at distilling clear and relatable messaging for complex subjects for maximum impact with diverse audiences.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff & Transformation Officer

   FuelCell Energy

   Sep 2024 — Present · Danbury, CT, US

   Part of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the President & CEO. Driving the company\'s growth, development, and achievement of strategic objectives. Leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, process improvement and change management, including implementation of Lean operating principles. Developing and implementing transformation strategies, plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the company\'s vision and goals. Overseeing global IT team.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Manhattanville College

  Master’s Degree

Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Management
• Business Analysis
• Rates
• Finance
• Governance
• Global Business Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Analytics
• Internal Communications
• Leadership
• Communication
• Investment Banking
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Chief of Staff
• Building Relationships
• Forecasting
• Fixed Income
• Corporate Communications
• Capital Markets
• Change Management
• Strategy
• Messaging
• Strategic Communications
• Management
• Marketing