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Kevin Kellow

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Global Director, Lean at Johnson Controls
📍 Davenport, Florida, United States

Kevin is a transformation leader with over 20 years of experience driving process improvement for major companies like Sysco and Johnson Controls. He holds a PhD and an MBA from Touro University, complemented by PMP and Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certifications. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional and empathetic leader.

Outside of his corporate roles, Kevin is a family man who is married with three children. His personal hobbies include following college football, playing games and puzzles, and studying history. He is committed to continuous learning, recently completing courses in management and executive decision-making.

He has written articles on effective communication in change management, highlighting the importance of understanding an audiences perspective to ensure success.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Global Director, Lean
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Davenport, Florida, United States
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Process Improvement
A core theme of his career, holding a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt and leading continuous improvement initiatives at multiple global corporations.
Customer Experience
As Director of Transformation at Sysco, he currently leads the Customer Experience Optimization pillar, focusing on enhancing customer journeys.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Global Director, Lean
Johnson Controls
1-2024 - 1-2026
Global Continuous Improvement Leader
Johnson Controls
3-2022 - 1-2024
Director of Transformation
Sysco
3-2021 - 4-2022
Master Practitioner
North Highland
5-2018 - 3-2021
Vice President, Continuous Improvement
ASRC Federal
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Education
2002 - 2005
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Touro University California
2000 - 2002
MBA
Touro University
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