Kenneth Jones

SVP & COO at MacArthur Foundation

Kenneth Jones is currently the SVP & COO at MacArthur Foundation. Prior to this, they were the Chief Financial Officer at Danya International from January 2008 to September 2008. In this role, they oversaw finance, accounting and IT functions for the organization. Kenneth also held a VP, Business Development position to assist the organization in identifying funding from USAID, CDC and other cognizant agencies.

From October 2003 to December 2007, Kenneth Jones was the Chief Financial Officer at JHPIEGO. In this role, they oversaw finance, accounting, grants and IT functions for the NGO affiliate of Johns Hopkins University. Kenneth also supported the funding diversification strategy for the organization.

Prior to their role at JHPIEGO, Kenneth Jones was the Director of Finance and Accounting at Mirant Corporation from January 2001 to December 2003. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the finance and accounting functions for the company.

From January 1998 to December 2001, Kenneth Jones was the Director of Finance at Pfizer. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the finance function for the company.

Prior to their roles at Mirant Corporation and Pfizer, Kenneth Jones was the Finance Manager at Ford Motor Company from June 1989 to December 1998. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the finance function for the company.

Kenneth Jones has a Master of Business Administration from MIT Sloan School of Management, with a focus in economics, marketing, and corporate strategy. Kenneth also has a MA in applied economics from University at Buffalo, and a BA in psychology and biology from Boston University.

They work with Stephanie Platz - MD, Programs, Michael Meadows - MD, People & Culture, and Cecilia A. Conrad - MD, MacArthur Fellows & 100&Change & CEO, Lever for Change. Vanessa McKnight - Manager, Controller, Whitney Burr - Payroll & Tax Specialist, and Danielle Bluhm - Finance Manager report to Kenneth Jones. Kenneth Jones reports to John Palfrey, President.

Timeline

  • SVP & COO

    Current role

  • VP & CFO

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