Kelly Hansen

Kelly Hansen serves as the Director of the Transformation Management Office at Avanos Medical since July 2020, overseeing significant cost transformation initiatives that have successfully reduced operational expenses by $50 million. With a focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ROI-driven decision-making, Kelly enhances productivity and employee engagement within the organization. Prior experience includes roles as VP of Sales at OrthogenRx, Director of Strategic Accounts at Avanos, and Global Director of Sales for Game Ready, where Kelly played a key role in integrating operations post-acquisition. Earlier positions involved leadership in international sales and marketing, contributing to substantial revenue growth and strategic marketing initiatives. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed executive education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.