Kelly Griffin

Senior Vice President, OperationsChicago, IL

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Areas of Expertise

Customer Relationship Management, Knowledge Management, Retained Search Operations

About

Leading Kincannon & Reed’s global team of industry-focused executive search professionals, Kelly brings more than 20 years of experience in knowledge management and retained search operations. She has successfully supported global C-suite searches across several industries spanning North America and APAC.

Kelly brings to K&R experience from her roles in Spencer Stuart as Director, Central Research – North America; Senior Manager, Central Research – Asia-Pacific; Leader, WestPlex Research and Research Specialist. She holds a BS in Communications from Roosevelt University.

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Cultivating Change: The Essential Role of Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture

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K&R places CEO at Topigs Norsvin

As released by Topigs Norsvin Topigs Norsvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Dick Hordijk as its new CEO. He…

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Driving Organizational Success: The Power of Communication and Collaboration

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Grounded Capital Partners with K&R on Principal Search

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K&R places VP of Operations at MPS Egg Farms

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Elevating Your Leadership: The Power of Executive Search Partnerships

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Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Value of Leadership Assessments

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Driving Success: The Impact of Outside Board Directors

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