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Joe Kessler

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Group Transformation and Services Officer at Co-op
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Joe Kessler is a global executive and the Chief Transformation and Services Officer at Co-op, specializing in business transformation, change management, and strategy. An alumnus of The Ohio State University, he is described by colleagues as a strong, tenacious, and motivating leader. Joe has a proven record of leading large-scale programs and driving sustainable growth.

Joe is a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and serves as the Executive Sponsor for Co-ops PRISM network. He actively supports various initiatives promoting equality, trans and non-binary inclusion, and inclusive family-building options like IVF and surrogacy. He is also involved with organizations like Stonewall and the Family Equality Council.

He was named one of the Top 100 LGBT+ Executives by the Financial Times and INvolve for his transformative advocacy.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Group Transformation and Services Officer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Joe shows up

Friendly But Fast
Assertive
Values Relationships

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Joe cares about

Business Transformation
His entire career, including his current role as Chief Transformation Officer at Co-op and previous roles at Lloyd's, has focused on leading large-scale organizational change and strategy.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Named a Top 100 LGBT+ Executive, he is an Executive Sponsor for Co-op's PRISM network and a vocal champion for inclusion and equality in the workplace.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Group Transformation and Services Officer
Co-op
11-2021
Group Transformation Director
Co-op
5-2020 - 11-2022
Managing Director
Vista Consulting and Transformation LTD
3-2018 - 4-2020
Group Head of Business Transformation
Lloyd's
10-2016 - 3-2018
Director, Corporation Operating Model
Lloyd's
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
BSBA
The Ohio State University
Executive Education - Digital Marketing and Social Media
Rutgers Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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