Ken Pearson
Ken is a proven Human Resources and Technology Executive with experience in organizations ranging from $750M to $524B Fortune 500 global businesses with proven performance managing revenue goals of up to $225M, operational budgets of up to $64M, and capital expense budgets of up to $25M. He is a capable mentor passionate about attracting, recruiting, and advising teams of up to 500 and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The following are a few benchmark examples of his performance:
Workforce Management and Employee Retention
Ken was charged by the EVP of People to spearhead the largest reduction in force in 40 years with minimal disruption to top performers. Over 60 days, using data from the SaaS solution (referenced above), partnered with legal and HR Business Partners to ensure the top talent identification process was administered consistently, defensibly, despite clashes with management decisions. These data-driven methodologies yielded 90% retention of top talent, became SOP and Best Practices, and were established as benchmarks for subsequent RIFs.
Global Integration
Engaged and tasked by the Board and CEO of a marquee client to restore order after the company’s largest region saw ~6 years of declining sales. Over the first 30 days, outlined a 3-year restructuring plan with new sales approaches and redefined pricing. This remodeling established global customer and team relationships and uncovered opportunities for sustained growth. This drew the attention of the Board and CEO, who determined this strategy should be rolled out enterprise-wide to expand the entire global account program. These program improvements reversed the negative trends, grew the global account program by 92%, and increased sales by 9%, transforming the company from a regional focus to a global one.
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