I am a global business leader, product developer, and go-to-market brand and channel strategist who believes that the customer and their experience are foundational to winning. I have deep expertise in product development and IoT/connected products from companies that are Fortune 500, backed by private equity, or in the start-up phase; and I have developed and launched innovative products with leading brands that resulted in significant financial growth and profit for the business.I am known for driving a clear vision, cross-functional collaboration, an engaging management style, and forging strong customer relationships and channel strategies. I am well-versed in establishing trust and confidence at all levels of the organization and can convey complex ideas to align business objectives. My background includes a four year assignment in London where I oversaw product, brand, and marketing for Black & Decker's Consumer Business in EMEA focused on strategies for both the developed markets and the emerging markets. My parents are from Panama and I grew up bicultural and bilingual with native fluency in Spanish. My global exposure has extended my depth of business acumen, cultural savviness, and personal connections with global regions.My passion runs deep in everything I do, and I believe that values, culture, and teamwork are guiding principles. I thrive under pressure and am relentless in the pursuit of goals. I also draw energy from people, which means I love being a part of a team and developing winning teams. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Specialties;* Business Strategy and Planning* P&L Management* Product Development,Processes, & Program Management * IoT Connected Products* Consumer Goods/Durables* Market Research, Voice of the Customer, Market Need-Gaps* Brand Development & Marketing * Channel and Sales Development* Customer Relationship Management* Trade Professionals / B2B* Matrix Organizations* Financial Acumen* Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) * Talent Development* Team Leadership* Languages - English, Spanish* Global Expertisemichellebkenyon@gmail.comOn a personal note, I love college football (Go Dawgs), I have developed a passion for playing Pickleball, we have two high energy daughters that are amazing and play competitive soccer, my dad was US Army (thank you to all those that have served), and my husband and I are also parents to a clever goldendoodle.