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Two articles started it all. Fast Company’s "Why We Hate HR” in 2005 and Harvard Business Review’s “It's Time to Blow Up HR and Build Something New” in 2015. I founded TalentLeap and Rutherford Group to solve those very pain points. Our mission is simple: Impact the DNA of 100k leaders and HR professionals globally. Together, we evolve the DNA of your company to connect business and people for long-term organizational success.WHAT WE DO: We help companies globally master the people side of business that inspires new thinking, builds capability, and unleashes business success. Our team are experts in developing leaders, strengthening workforces, making HR more impactful, and linking people programs to drive transformational results. Our three global practice areas are:• Leadership & Talent• Strategic Human Resources• Organizational PerformanceMore details: https://www.rutherfordgroup.org/what-we-do/HOW WE DO IT: Our focus on HR being great at business and business leaders being great at people drives a new strategic agenda. Linking human capital and financial capital together ensures an integrated approach to talent, strategy, risk and business performance.More details: https://www.rutherfordgroup.org/how-we-do-it/WHO WE HELP: My team and I have successfully supported the leadership and people side of more than 100 global businesses in 32 countries. Companies like: Deutsche Bank, Oracle, Amtrak, Boeing, THIQAH, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Etisalat, MARAFIQ, American Red Cross, Bank Aljazira , Pfizer, Starbucks, and SABIC. Over 26,000 leaders worldwide have attended our coaching and training programs.As a CHRO, my work has received numerous awards and recognition for delivering high-impact strategic HR, leadership and organizational performance results. It was featured in Corporate Executive Board, HR.com, Recruiting Strategist, the NASPP, Corporate Leadership Council, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Human Capital Institute, and Inc Magazine.As a CEO, I built two highly profitable 13M+ businesses in two different industries using an integrated approach to business, strategy, talent, and risk. A “talent-first” mindset and high- performance culture drove exponential growth. As a result, my companies received multi-year recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.
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Chief Executive OfficerRutherford Group 2015 - PresentRutherford Group helps companies globally master the people side of business, crafting innovative solutions that drive new thinking, build capabilities, and unleash business success. If you are trying to solve complex business and talent challenges, my team and I can help. We love big challenges and excel in transforming talent and their organizations into high performing workplaces that produce exceptional results fast. Our approach is deeply rooted in connecting People and Business. We have successfully supported the people and culture side of over 100 global business turnarounds in Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies.We’re known for our collaborative style, state-of-the-art visual tools, innovative strategies, and results-driven processes. Our team members are leading-edge thought leaders and practitioners. They are well known and well respected by clients for our performance-based consulting approach.Serving a growing international client base, we add strategic value for clients by way of coaching, consulting, and development within three practice areas:LEADERSHIP & TALENTLeadership DevelopmentSuccession ManagementHigh Potential TalentTalent DevelopmentCareer PathingSTRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCESBusiness & HR Strategy IntegrationStrategic Workforce PlanningFunctional Structure & TechnologyTalent AcquisitionTalent Value PropositionORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCEOrganizational DesignPerformance ManagementTotal RewardsTalent Engagement and RetentionHR Metrics and AnalyticsWe integrate talent into every item on the strategic business agenda.Message me on LinkedIn ⬆ or email me if you would like to discuss how we might work together to solve your talent and leadership challenges.
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Chief Executive OfficerTalentleap, Inc. 2003 - PresentHouston, Texas, UsAfter nearly two decades of growth and success in the corporate world, I founded Talentleap to help companies anticipate, evaluate and successfully resolve high-impact talent and leadership challenges. My belief is to succeed in business, you must understand and value people. It’s simple, but not easy. That’s where we can help. Talentleap helps companies globally master the people side of business that inspires new thinking, builds capabilities, and unleashes business success. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been working at the intersection of people and business to help clients evolve and thrive.Much more than global consultants, coaches, and trainers, we partner with you on your strategic talent journey. We prepare you for the opportunities at hand as well as the bigger challenges down the road. We serve clients globally on five continents and have supported many of the Fortune 500 and Global 1000 as well as non-profit and government organizations. Some organizations we have helped include: TengizChevroil, Apple, Pfizer, DAMAC, Baker Hughes, Al Rajhi Bank, Google, CITI, Amazon, Mubadala, and DELL. We offer a full range of Consulting, Coaching and Development services for organizations, leaders at all levels, human resources professionals, and line managers. Our Areas of Expertise include: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Succession Management, High Potential Talent, Talent Development, Change Leadership, Strategic HR, Business & HR Strategy Integration, Strategic Workforce Planning, HR Metrics &; Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Workshop Training and Development, Employee Engagement & Retention, and Cultural Transformation. -
International Speaker - Human Resources, Leadership And BusinessFreelance 2001 - PresentKevin is a top-rated international speaker and has been paid to speak in 19 countries. Over the last 20 years, he has delivered hundreds of keynotes, presentations, workshops, breakout sessions, and webinars for clients in corporations, at conferences, professional associations, government agencies, non-profits, and civic groups.Kevin speaks from the heart with passion and energy giving people the competence, confidence and courage to think, feel and do things differently. His speaking events are known for two things: actionable content and personal transformation.Selected speaking engagements include:• SHRM Annual Conference• WorldatWork Annual Conference• ATD Annual Conference• Deloitte HR Symposium• HR.com Annual Conference• IBM Talent Summit• Halogen Software Sales Conference• Oracle Talent in the Cloud Roadshow• National Retail Federation Conference• People in Healthcare Conference• High Potential and Leadership Development Summit• Human Capital Analytics & Workforce Planning Conference• Succession Planning Conference• People in Energy Conference• Employee Engagement Summit• Managing & Rewarding Performance Summit• Talent Acquisition Summit• Social Recruiting Strategies Conference• Change Management & Cultural Transformation Summit• HR Business Partner Conference• Employee Learning & Development Conference• Diversity & Inclusion Summit• Rewards and Performance Management Conference• High Performance Workforce Summit• Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference – Amsterdam• Human Resources of the Future Conference – Beijing• Human Capital Trends Plug-In Event – UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia• US Army Palace Chase Program Speaker – Germany, Korea• US Air Force Palace Chase Program Speaker – Japan, Okinawa• Talent Management Conference – Singapore• Strategic HR Conference – Kuala Lumpur• Canadian Strategic Talent Management Conference – Calgary, Toronto• Talent Management Summit - London• Molex HR Summit – Mexico
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Chief Talent StrategistTalent Management Alliance 2010 - 2019As Chief Talent Strategist, Kevin was responsible for building out educational content for the global knowledge exchange network dedicated to enhancing HR professionals’ strategic capabilities.He is the author of TMA’s Strategic Human Resources certification program, a SHRM and HRCI accredited education partner, and developed dozens of other short courses, workshops and webinars.Kevin delivered over 60 presentations on current strategic HR and leadership topics at conferences, panel discussions, pre/post workshops, client venues, vendor roadshows and executive off-sites. Over 12,300 mid- to senior-level professionals benefited from his hands-on, practical application and tools approach to capability development. Some clients included Oracle, Success Factors and IBM. -
Board Member, Head Of Practice - Human Capital Management & Leadership ProgramsLeoron Institute 2014 - 2018Dubai, Dubai, AeAs practice head, Kevin’s focus was on the research, design, development, and facilitation of human capital and leadership certification programs. During his tenure, he built both programs from their infancy into one of the leading professional development providers in the EMEA region.He is the author of twelve Human Capital and Leadership certification and certificate programs accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), Society of Human Resources Professionals (SHRM), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM).As Leoron’s top-rated instructor, he delivered public, online, and customized training of his programs to over 1300 professionals in the EMEA region. He was a sought after consultant and advisor to many clients in the region including Islamic Development Bank, Kuwait Oil Company, Saudi Ready Mix, Etisalat, and Tatweer. -
Chief Executive OfficerPinkerton | Comprehensive Risk Management (Navicus) 2004 - 2010Ann Arbor, Mi, UsNavicus, Inc, is a nationally recognized innovator in employment screening and talent management software solutions serving clients as large as 100,000 employees.During his tenure, Kevin served as CEO, EVP, and Chief Talent Advisor. As CEO spearheaded the company’s entrance into the integrated screening and talent management arena. While he was Executive Vice President, he built multiple sales channels with partner companies that ramped growth 4x and consulted with clients on the development and implementation of strategic workforce solutions.He and his team built the business from a small regional operation into a national player in the employment screening arena. This work led Navicus to be named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America distinction list three years in a row. The innovative screening solutions developed and rapid rise in revenue and profitability lead Pinkerton Global Screening, a division of Securitas, to purchase the company. -
Senior Faculty Member, Contributing Author & National Advisory Board Member For Talent LeadershipHuman Capital Institute 2004 - 2009Brentwood, Tn, UsAs a Senior Faculty member, Kevin conducted HCI public onsite and online strategic talent management, strategic HR, and leadership training at locations throughout US and Canada. He contributed subject matter content to the Human Capital Strategist, Strategic Talent Management and Strategic Workforce Planning certification courses.He was consistently rated as HCI’s top instructor. He designed and delivered customized subject matter course materials as well as provided consulting services for HCI private clientele. He designed and developed two course modules for HCI curriculum: 1) Talent Reviews and Leadership Development Planning, and 2) Leadership Competencies for the Knowledge Economy. He also served on the National Advisory Board Member for Talent Leadership. -
Senior Vice President And Chief Human Resources OfficerAt Home Group Inc. (Garden Ridge) 1999 - 2003Coppell, Texas, Us -
Senior Vice President And Chief Human Resources OfficerThe Michaels Companies, Inc. 1998 - 1999Irving, Texas, Us -
Vice President And Chief Human Resources OfficerBorders 1994 - 1998Ann Arbor, Mi, Us -
Vice President Human ResourcesFoot Locker (Footaction) 1992 - 1994New York City, New York, Us -
Director Compensation And BenefitsL Brands (The Limited) 1989 - 1992Columbus, Oh, Us -
Senior Director Human ResourcesMacy'S (May Department Stores Company) 1987 - 1989New York, Ny, Us -
Vice President Human ResourcesJpmorgan Chase & Co. (Chemical Bank) 1986 - 1987New York, Ny, Us -
Leadership Development ManagerH-E-B 1984 - 1986San Antonio, Tx, Us -
Technical Training, Recruitment And Manpower Planning Officer RolesUnited States Air Force 1980 - 1984Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
Kevin Rutherford Education Details
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University Of MichiganSenior Human Resources Executive Program -
Cornell UniversityInternational Human Resources Executive Program
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The University Of Texas At San AntonioHuman Resources Management
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Park UniversitySumma Cum Laude
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Rutherford
What company does Kevin Rutherford work for?
Kevin Rutherford works for Rutherford Group
What is Kevin Rutherford's role at the current company?
Kevin Rutherford's current role is LinkedIn Top Voice Leadership Development Coaching, CEO, CHRO, Author, Speaker | Strategic HR | Leadership & Talent | Organizational Performance | Veteran.
What schools did Kevin Rutherford attend?
Kevin Rutherford attended University Of Michigan, Cornell University, The University Of Texas At San Antonio, Park University.
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