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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