Kate Biederwolf

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Director, Talent Supply Chain Operations and Transformation at Kyndryl

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Kate Biederwolf is an HR Director at Kyndryl, specializing in talent supply chain operations and process transformation. An alumna of the University of Minnesotas Carlson School of Management, her expertise spans global operations, compliance, and acquisition transitions, with a significant tenure at IBM before joining Kyndryl.

Outside of her corporate role, Kate is a passionate singer, performing as an alto with the Minnesota Chorale, the principal chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra. She also has an interest in knitting, particularly finding kits that are perfect for travel.

She was honored at the inaugural Heart of Kyndryl event, recognizing her as one of the top performers in the company.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

HR Transformation
Her current roles at Kyndryl are focused on transforming talent supply chain operations and talent acquisition processes.
Global Talent Operations
Has an extensive record of leading global teams in staffing, recruiting policy, and managing HR through strategic outsourcing and acquisitions.
Choral Music
Sings as an alto with the Minnesota Chorale, which regularly performs with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Director, Talent Supply Chain Operations and Transformation at Kyndryl
9-2022 - 4-2024
Director, Talent Acquisition Process Transformation at Kyndryl
8-2021 - 9-2022
HR Business Development at Kyndryl
1-2021 - 8-2021
HR Transition Manager, IBM at IBM
7-2018 - 12-2019
Director, Talent Acquisition at Syneos Health (Previously INC Research/inVentiv Health)

Education

2001 - 2003
MA from UMN Carlson School of Management
1995 - 1999
BM from University of Minnesota

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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