Kathy F. Bernhard is the president of KFB Leadership Solutions, a firm that helps organizations drive performance through the design and implementation of talent management and other strategic development and human resources programs.Kathy is an accomplished human resources executive with 25+ years of experience spanning several industries. She works with clients to create talent management processes aimed at developing the organization’s future leaders, and consults with leaders at all levels concerning leadership development, coaching, performance management, and organization development. She is a seasoned “hands-on” professional with particular expertise in executive assessment, 360 feedback, training facilitation, executive assimilation and mentoring.Prior to launching her own practice, Kathy was Director, Management Development, at Arrow Electronics in Melville, New York. Arrow is one of the world’s largest distributors of electronic components and computer products to industrial and commercial customers. In this role, Kathy was responsible for global succession planning and leadership development, with particular emphasis on Europe. In addition, she was involved in strategic communications for several mergers and acquisitions.Previously, Kathy served as Director of Human Resources for CMP Media, Inc., Manhasset, NY, and held a variety of human resources management positions with Unisys Corporation in Great Neck, NY.Kathy holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Adelphi University. She is also a member of the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers.She is a frequent presenter at national conferences speaking about her work in the areas of 360 feedback and succession planning.Specialties: Executive Coaching, Executive & leadership development, Talent Management, Performance Management, 360 Feedback, Succession Planning, Mentoring, Executive Assimilation