Ron Kessler

General Manager

Role
General Manager Powergen & Petrotech at Xcel
Location
Louisville, KY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ron Kessler

Navy Veteran, Leader & Business BuilderRon is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the utility and energy sectors. With a strong foundation in business development and strategic management, he has successfully led significant growth initiatives and operational improvements across various organizations. A Navy veteran, Ron combines military discipline with a robust analytical skill set, enabling him to navigate complex challenges in the industrial landscape. His leadership experience spans multiple high-impact roles, where he has driven profitable growth and spearheaded innovative service offerings. He is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety in critical industries. Ron holds an MBA with a specialization in Strategic Management and has completed advanced management training at GE Crotonville. His career is marked by a commitment to excellence and a track record of delivering results.

Experience

  1. General Manager Powergen & Petrotech

    Xcel

    Dec 2025 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

Education

  • ESCP Business School

    International Business

    2011 — 2011

  • Bellarmine University

    MBA, Business- Strategic Management

    2010 — 2012

  • Indiana Wesleyan University

    BS, Business Management

    2006 — 2008

  • Crotonville Alumni

    Advanced Manager Course

  • Various NDT

    Non Destructive Testing

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Turbines
  • Management
  • Boilers
  • Power Plants
  • Service Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Services Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Materials
  • Business Strategy
  • Sales Management
  • Nuclear
  • Pipelines
  • Petrochemical
  • Manufacturing
  • Power Generation
  • Leadership
  • Key Account Management
  • Ndt
  • Sales Operations
  • Commercialization
  • Inspection
  • Solution Selling
  • Operations Management

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