Michael Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Lévis, Québec, Ca

Performed independent consulting mandates, including:-Training, Professional Services, Quality and Project Management strategy for a software provider-JV development and business planning

Boston, Ma, Us

• Market entry: Developed the strategy for a new line of business for a Canadian insurance provider, including market growth and profitability assessment and evaluation of potential partners / acquisition targets; proposal submitted to and approved by the board of directors• M&A: Conducted strategic due diligence, including extensive B2B customer interviews across four target segments, in support of a potential ~$1B acquisition in the industrial sector• Operational improvement: Led the development of initiatives to reduce capital expenditure for advanced projects of a major gold mining company; benchmarked operating models for administration and technology from peer companies• Marketing strategy: Led the development of a revised customer value proposition for the aftermarket offering of a machinery manufacturer• Client development: Led the development of numerous proposals, including background research, articulation of Bain’s value proposition and project planning

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

• Strategy development: Managed a twelve-month strategy review for a mining firm; The project was staffed by seven consultants and over 50 client team members; project results include a radical shift in exploration and joint venture strategies, a revised project development process, and revised corporate metrics • Business development: Developed proposal and supported negotiations for a major Canadian loyalty program’s entry into a new market, met with partners general manager to articulate benefits of partnership• M&A: Led the strategic due diligence of a consumer packaged goods manufacturer/distributor on behalf of a private equity firm; effort included characterization of market growth potential and expected distribution synergies from consolidation• Technology strategy: Prepared multiple briefing reports on competitive threats from Over-The-Top service providers for incumbent telecom and traditional media players; presented findings and delivered technology demonstrations to CEOs and executive teams• Firm Building: Led recruiting for the Toronto office, responsible for on-campus and experienced candidate recruiting• Restructuring: Led a four-member consulting engagement to plan the strategic restructuring of a federal Crown Corporation; effort included characterizing market potential and international benchmarks in a report to the federal cabinet• Business development: Developed a market entry strategy for a major Canadian loyalty program, including developing a market overview and designing potential business models and coalition structures• Business development: Supported negotiations between a web portal provider and a major airline for in-flight web services; effort included the development of a financial model and sensitivity analysis• Sales strategy: Led the sales force redesign for an engineered flooring manufacturer

• Implementation: Led the implementation of a final assembly line restructuring for an aerospace OEM; the scope of this change program included multiple programs, geographies and functions• Implementation: Led the post-merger integration of the quality function at Europe's largest energy services company• Strategy development: Developed and led a scenario-planning exercise for a global mining firm's titanium business unit; this project engaged ~50 client team staff

Munich, Germany, De

• Operational improvement: Conducted plant benchmarking and efficiency improvement across a network of 8 plants• Firm building: Developed the initial business plan for the establishment of a Chicago office

Dorval, Québec, Oo

• Negotiated supplier design agreements with risk-sharing partners (cockpit, fwd fuselage, mid-fuselage), ensuring technical compliance and cost minimization• Participated in a rotational development program for selected graduates

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

• Conducted research into corrosion / fatigue of riveted fuselage structures

Mba, Operations Research

B.Eng, Aerospace

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