Kimberly Kilkenney

Partner, Chief People Officer – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

With more than 20 years of experience leading transformations and driving human capital strategies aligned to key business objectives, Kimberly (Kim) Kilkenney serves as Chief People Officer. Kim is a solution-oriented, client-focused, and collaborative global people leader.

Education and credentials

Areas of expertise include driving human capital strategies; creating premier engagement and professional opportunities; and advancing talent management, programs, and technology
Experienced senior member of people executive leadership teams responsible for designing and collaborating on full scope talent initiatives and management, inclusive of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DE&I) initiatives, custom programs (Intern Program, Return to Work, Veteran Hiring, etc.), talent advisory, performance management, compensation, talent analytics, culture, and leadership development
As Managing Director – Global People Workforce Solutions, Systems, and Futures for a Big Four firm, led initiatives related to global transformations, future of work, and location strategies
Oversaw the alignment of the full lifecycle of workforce strategy, solutions, plans, and operations supporting multiple business units and geographies for a large global professional services organization
Drove operational efficiency and innovation directly managing global talent acquisition; mobility; HR technology (HRIS); data management, reporting and analytics; workforce strategy and planning; and contingent labor and vendor management for a Big Four firm
Designed, deployed, and led comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs spanning from recruitment to retention

Education

M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Counselor Education, summa cum laude – The Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Psychology/Pre-Med, cum laude – The College of the Holy Cross 
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