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With a commercial and academic background in leasing and microfinance Kevin Kennedy of Clearcape is a senior level consultant focused on assessment, growth strategies, capacity building in equipment leasing to SMEs in both the commercial and microfinance sectors. His expertise covers strategy and planning, finance, organization building, underwriting policy and practice, systems development and implementation, staffing, and day to day management. Also working through Spanish and French, Clearcape is a flexible resource for short and long term assignments globally.

Track Record & Skills: Currently contributing to a range of development EOI's while completing research project on 'Realising the Potential of Leasing in the Microfinance Sector'. Previously set up and launched innovative affordable Office Art Rental platform; 2003-8 set up, implementation and sale of SME specialist UK microticket leasing company; previously 10 years in GE and GE Capital covering major projects such as new product team set up, Central European product integration, M&A, cost reduction programmes. Also internal audit and senior finance, planning and analysis roles

Skills:Experienced Business and Team leader; Qualified Accountant; Project Management to PRINCE2 Practitioner level; Spanish and French. Rates and further information


My Approach

Understand the Brief
Talk to everyone.  Find real data to compliment judgement and expertise.  Follow through and resolve concerns.
Communicate Effectively
Whatever it takes – verbally, in writing, standing up in front of people, one-on-ones, casually, formally.
Acknowledge and Mitigate the Risks
Be thorough. Don’t be defensive.
Find and Empower the Right People
No business project is a lone task.
Be Enthusiastic and Don’t be Afraid to Lead
Show people why, have energy, step up.
Get the Job Done!
Output matters, deadlines count, this is business.
Be Flexible and Admit Mistakes Early
The toughest part.
Share the Benefits
Check back on the list – No project is a lone task.
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Click through to the links below to read more about past and present projects. Contact Clearcape for further information

Download this file Professional Profile
Kevin Kennedy - Multi-lingual development and commercial leasing consultant...
 
Download this file Microfinance and Microleasing
Microfinance and Microleasing - are the most innovative areas of financial services ....
 
Download this file Launching New Businesses
Grenke Leasing AG - a business to business leasing company wanted a presence in the UK...
 
Download this file Creating Product Sales Teams
GE Capital European Equipment Finance - a business to business leasing company wanted a share of the lucrative telecoms ....
 
Download this file In House Mergers and Acquisitions
General Electric Inc - the world’s most admired company has always been very acquisitive ....
 
Download this file Problem Solving
External Perspective - As a leader you can sometimes need an outsider ....
 
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