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Kerry Ankenbrand

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Director Global Key Account Manager at Henkel Aerospace Defense and Space
📍 Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States

Kerry Ankenbrand is the Director of Global Key Accounts at Henkel, specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors. With a 25-year career, she is known for her tenacity in business development, change management, and strengthening strategic partnerships to drive growth. She holds an MBA and an Ai READY Certification.

Raised in the Midwest, Kerry has built her career on dedication and resilience. She prioritizes empowering her teams and building strong relationships to deliver win-win outcomes, welcoming opportunities to connect with others over coffee for a discussion.

Kerry is a two-time recipient of Henkels Sales Leadership Award, recognized for a distinguished sales record in both 2015 and 2020.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Director Global Key Account Manager
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area, United States
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Aerospace & Defense
Her career is centered on this sector, where she leads commercial strategies and collaborates with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to meet mission needs.
Strategic Partnerships
A core theme in her work is building and strengthening partnerships with customers and distributors to ensure long-term success and drive mutual growth.
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Career

Work history

4-2020
Director Global Key Account Manager
Henkel Aerospace Defense and Space
8-2018 - 4-2020
Account Manager Southern Region
Henkel Aerospace
10-2016 - 8-2018
Business Development Manager
Henkel Corporation - Automotive
4-2011 - 10-2016
Sr. OEM Key Account Manager Henkel Corporation
Henkel Corporation - Automotive
3-2006 - 4-2011
Business Development
Henkel Corporation - Automotive
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Education
1989 - 1994
Bachelor's degree
University of Southern Indiana
1999 - 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Phoenix
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