EVP of Operations

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Permanent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

22

EXPERTISE:

Operations and Management

KennyEVP of Operations with a hands on approach to leadership

Relevant Skills

Increasing presence and driving growth, hands-on leadership, driving innovative strategies

Expertise Summary

Kenny, MBA, is a seasoned Lean Six Sigma leader of productivity and continuous improvement with 4 years in the cannabis industry.
- He is a globally focused operations executive who develops and drives innovative strategies that reduce cost, increase quality, empower employees, cut cycle times, improve reliability, enhance customer experience, and increase profitability and growth.
- He is a true hands-on leader driving a culture of excellence and success with his ability to manage large teams in a communicative manner.
As the EVP of Operations at a premier cannabis company, Kenny manages all operations across 7 states, including IL, MI, MA, NJ, and NY, overseeing manufacturing, cultivation, continuous improvement, construction, and engineering.
- He improved finished goods production by 27%, increased THC by 21% and drove growth with 3rd party brand partnerships leading the adult-use market.
At another cannabis company, Kenny headed up cannabis operations in 6 states, leading cultivation, quality, and research & development.
- He established a Stage and Gate process for R&D and the New Product Development Committee with Sales and Marketing to ensure prioritization and focus on the most profitable opportunities.
Previously, Kenny held leadership roles in food chemical distribution and serving as a Black Belt for numerous external customer projects.
- He developed a business strategy for increasing presence and driving growth in those emerging markets, which led to an overall revenue improvement.

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