Kevin Thompson
“Kevin has a great blend of analytical skills and private and social sector knowledge, which enables him to facilitate complex change with a very diverse client base.”
Teri Riddle
CEO & Founder
The Crossland Group
About
From managing a farm and agro enterprise in rural West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer to leading a global marketing organization at IBM, Kevin empowers individuals, teams, and organizations in the public, private, and social sectors.
Little-Known Facts
- Father of two young boys who considers being a scuba diver his greatest lifetime achievement
- Performed music in venues ranging from an old potato chip factory in Albany, New York, to the Capitol Building for a U.S. presidential inauguration
- Developed and delivered a “Dance of Intimidation” for amused border guards to secure passage into Togo during an armed conflict
Expertise
Marketing and Strategy: executive and management roles in brand management, digital, portfolio, market research, account-focused marketing, innovation programs, strategy, corporate citizenship, and field enablement for over fourteen years at IBM.
Leadership Development: applied experience in design thinking, agile development, global immersion programs, skill development, and organizational design, working with contributors and leaders from small nonprofits to large corporations.
Global Business Development: engagement with emerging markets, diverse cultures, global teaming, complex policy environments, product development, cross-functional collaboration, and increasing societal expectations of business.
Innovation: led IBM Innovation Programs group that delivered three-month engagements and workshops for clients on three continents in telecommunications, government, and banking.
Board Governance: over ten years of board experience spanning strategic planning, program development, executive search, and grant distribution for a range of nonprofit and social sector organizations, including a $75M community foundation.