Kay OBrynne

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DISC Type : DSi

Chief Information Officer - APAC at Bunzl Australasia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Kay OBrynne is the APAC Chief Information Officer at Bunzl, where she leads technology strategy and digital transformation. With extensive prior experience at adidas, she excels in guiding high-performing, multinational teams to achieve significant business results. People often describe her as inspiring, driven, knowledgeable, and a natural leader focused on outcomes.

Kay is a passionate advocate for advancing women in technology, an endeavor for which she received an award nomination. She is a dedicated mentor who cares deeply about her colleagues and staff, fostering an environment where they can excel. Her personal interests include the gaming industry, specifically PlayStation.

She was a finalist for the Team Leader of the Year at the Women in Technology Awards for her commitment to championing the progress of women.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Technology Strategy
Her core responsibility as APAC CIO at Bunzl involves defining and executing technology strategy to drive business value across 15 business units.
Digital Transformation
A key focus throughout her career, supported by a Graduate Certificate in the field and extensive experience leading transformation initiatives at Bunzl and adidas.
Generative AI
Recently completed certifications in "Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work" and "Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape, " indicating a strong interest in emerging AI applications.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2023
Chief Information Officer - APAC at Bunzl Australasia
7-2021 - 10-2023
Senior Director APAC Technology Delivery/ Regional CIO at adidas
2-2019 - 7-2021
Senior Director IT - adidas Korea at adidas
5-2017 - 1-2019
Director programs & projects - Consumer Experience Global Retail Concepts at adidas
5-2016 - 4-2017
Director programs & projects Women's at adidas

Education

5-2024 - 9-2025
Bunzl Senior Leadership Program from Center for Strategy & Leadership
2021 - 2022
Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation from RMIT University

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Insights For Selling To Kay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kay is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kay

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kay move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kay take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kay

Personality Compatibility


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