Education: Masters degree
Lanuages Fluent: English
Industry: Aerospace/Defense, Consulting, Development and Manufacturing, Education and Training, Government, Hospitality/Travel, HR, Marketing/Communications/Media, Non-Profit, Retail, Service, Technology, Other
Years of Experience: I've spent 11 years or more in Change Management
Responsibility Level: Consultant within an organization
Change Management Skills Experience:
Academia/University, Behavioral Science/Neuroscience, Change Plan Development, Change Team Coaching, Communication Strategy, Consulting, Culture Design, Digital Transformation, Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures, Operational Excellence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, Process Improvement/Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis/ Engagement, Training and Development
Discipline Type Experience:
Agile Methodology, Data Analysis and Metrics, ERP Implementation, Executive Coaching, Financial Planning / Management, Human Resources, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Coaching, Mentor, Public Speaking, Remote/Hybrid Work, Trainer
Professional Designation(s):
MBA from Cornell University - SC Johnson Graduate School of Management: Intensive focus on strategy, leadership, and business practices.
MBA from Queen’s University - JR Smith School of Business: Specialization in international business management.
BS in Political Science from United States Military Academy, West Point, NY (May 2012): Acquired comprehensive understanding of political systems.
PMP from Project Management Institute (Feb 2019-Mar 2022): Leading project management certification endorsing professional competence.
Professional Bio:
Zach Kennedy is a Senior Strategy and Operations leader known for turning strategy into operational success. From military service in austere environments to leadership roles in tech startups, Zach excels in no-fail, demanding situations. He holds dual MBAs, is a West Point graduate, and a certified Project Management Professional.
Zach's military career, with roles from Afghanistan to the White House, earned him commendations from U.S. Presidents. As the CEO of Kennedy Machine, an Austin-based consulting firm, Zach delivers transformative results in Strategic Execution, Change Management, and Operational Excellence across diverse sectors.
His prior roles demonstrate growth and performance, including a revenue increase from $7M to $12M within a year and managing a $3.2M Global Software Engineering Program. As a recognized industry expert and keynote speaker, Zach is a strategic consultant dedicated to operational excellence and meaningful solutions.
Social & Volunteer Organizations:
American Legion
