In Pursuit of Potential

“Kevin’s exceptional partnership – with me – with GE’s board of directors – and with the executive leadership teams of our businesses was an essential element in the transformation of GE. Kevin’s willingness to tackle the very toughest issues – and to do it with the ideal balance of thought leadership, involvement, and execution, made an enormous difference in our collective achievements.”

“Working with Kevin to plan behind the scenes as I prepared to take on the role of Chairman and CEO was a key success factor in hitting the ground running. Kevin is both a talented HR leader and an excellent strategic thinker.”

“Kevin is the epitome of a broad-gauged executive – skilled in HR, but with interests and capabilities well beyond his functional background. Our work together on CEO Succession, and his overall contributions to strategy, culture, and leadership, left an enduring legacy at American Express.”

“Kevin is more than a superb partner in helping boards navigate their CEO succession responsibilities. He is an experienced, trusted counselor with deep EQ. Kevin knows how to get the work accomplished with intuitive regard for the emotional journey that accompanies CEO change. He weaves facts, opinions, industry needs and human feelings in the most deft of ways. I have always been impressed with his excellent results.”

“Kevin changed the game. By focusing on the intersection of strategy, talent and culture - he changed the way we see it. He has a knack for accomplishing really, really hard stuff, consistently, and over and over again. And all the while shaping a new future, coaching people up and inspiring them to bring it and grow.”