Nadja Andersen Burns
Vice President, Product Developer - Digital Transformation @Kelly
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Product Developer - Digital Transformation @Kelly
I lead product innovation and development at KellyOCG, working at the intersection of talent strategy, digital transformation, and workforce technology. My focus is on co-creating solutions that blend automation with human potential—scalable offerings that drive measurable business impact and enhance workforce engagement.A key part of my role involves acting as a strategic business partner, translating complex enterprise needs into high-impact, future-ready solutions. I collaborate across global teams and emerging tech partners to shape products that don’t just solve today’s challenges—but anticipate tomorrow’s.Key contributions:• Pioneered Kelly’s first fully integrated human-robotic workforce product, addressing contingent labour shortages through automation and co-working models.• Co-created immersive virtual and augmented reality applications prototypes and concepts to improve safety, onboarding and hiring quality in warehouse environments.• Led strategic efforts on core business platforms supporting revenue-generating services—partnering with stakeholders to enhance transparency, rebuild alignment, and define actionable paths forward based on organisational needs.• Developed AI-enabled prototype solutions aimed at streamlining hiring and workforce planning, with a focus on ethical design and future scalability.• Contributed thought leadership on ethical AI, including conference speaking, podcast features, and published insights on the future of work.• Acted as an innovation bridge between enterprise clients and start-up / scale-up tech collaborators, helping early-stage products reach real-world adoption.• Scanned markets and emerging technologies to identify trends that matter—turning insight into product roadmaps that serve both business value and human experience.This work has deepened my commitment to shaping workforce solutions that are digitally intelligent, commercially powerful, and built with people at the center.
EDUCATION
Royal Holloway, University of London
Master's degree, European Business
Durham University
Bachelor's degree, Business Economics
ABOUT NADJA ANDERSEN BURNS
I’m a workforce innovation leader with over 20 years of experience shaping global talent strategies, driving AI-enabled transformation, and building scalable workforce models across industries including pharma, manufacturing, finance, and FMCG.Over the years, I’ve collaborated with both enterprise clients and emerging technology partners to co-create impactful, future-focused solutions. These experiences have sparked a growing passion for helping scale-up tech firms refine their offerings and position themselves more effectively for enterprise growth.One thing I love about working in this space is that it affords me the ability to do some of my favourite things:1. Tell a story – I love crafting narratives that shape how we think about the workforce—not just how we talk about it.2. Be an innovation partner – I get to work with cross-functional teams to design digital and human-first solutions and products that elevate both business and talent.3. Spot what’s next – I continuously scan markets, people, and technologies to identify emerging trends—and explore how we can use them to create real and positive impact.I work best in global, creative environments where new thinking is encouraged and real-world value is the goal. Let’s talk workforce transformation, ethical AI, robotics—or wherever your bold idea starts.Off the clock, you’ll find me outdoors with my Springer Spaniel, Maisie—skiing, hiking, or enjoying great food and conversation with those I love.
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