Kari Johnson Email & Phone Number

I am an operational leader with 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformations and scaling operations at one of the world’s largest financial institutions. I’ve led teams responsible for optimizing multimillion-dollar budgets, generating cash flow in the intermediary business, and driving operational cost reductions - reinvesting savings into generative AI and customer experience initiatives.My expertise includes launching a new advice service to millions of investors, vendor management, contract negotiations, human capital integration via acquisition, and process improvement, all grounded in strong financial acumen. I have extensive experience working directly with senior executives and influencing Boards to align strategy with execution, ensuring measurable business impact. As a leader, I’m known for developing high-performing teams and fostering the next generation of talent.I’m also a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, spearheading programs that expanded diverse talent pipelines and inspired organizational change. I bring a unique ability to translate vision into action, driving results while uniting teams around a shared purpose. With proven success in complex, high-stakes environments, I’m passionate about delivering impact and building cultures of operational excellence.