Rich Gegenwarth

Rich Gegenwarth is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in talent transformation and change management. Currently serving as a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM since August 2021, Rich also holds the position of Principal at Ascent Leadership LLC, providing strategic support for organizational changes and post-M&A integrations. Rich's previous roles include Strategic Change Management Leader at Guardian Life, where notable achievements included launching Agile Release Trains and enhancing operational metrics, and Senior Director at The Hackett Group, focusing on HR transformation. Rich's background spans leadership roles at KPMG Advisory, Satori Consulting, and Accenture, delivering significant improvements in performance and operational excellence across various sectors. Rich holds a BS in Psychology from Vassar College and an MBA from the University at Albany, along with MBTI certification and education from the Manhattan School of Music.