Warren Ward

Managing DirectorSouthlake, TX
Areas of Expertise

Finance & Capital, Management, Organizational & Business Strategy

About

A dedicated and proven leader, Warren believes the right leaders in the right roles make a significant difference for any organization. Warren brings to every engagement extensive consumer products, grain and animal nutrition, and Latin American experience. His search and consulting background focus on identifying leaders for general management, finance, and strategy roles. Prior to joining Kincannon & Reed, Warren served in executive roles at Nestle Purina Petcare and Ralston Purina Company in both the US and Latin America. Most recently, he served as a Senior Advisor for the Scoular Company. 

Warren is fluent in Spanish and earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from Texas Christian University, with a focus on Finance and Economics. 

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