Ken B.

Ken B. is an accomplished professional in supply chain management and sourcing with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as an Industry Advisor for KKR & Co. Inc., since May 2020, Ken previously held key roles at Acuity Brands from September 2013 to May 2020, including Vice President of Global Sourcing with a spend responsibility exceeding $2 billion. Prior roles include Vice President of Global Supply Chain for the Technology Group at Acuity Brands and Vice President of Sourcing at Danaher/Beckman Coulter. Ken's career began at Parker Hannifin, progressing from Materials Manager to Operations Manager. Academically, Ken holds an MBA in Strategic Planning from Northern Illinois University and a BS in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from Bowling Green State University.