Kelly Parent

Kelly Parent is an accomplished operations and supply chain professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as the Global Director of Operations & Supply Chain at Vaupell since July 2023, Kelly previously held significant leadership roles at Dyno Nobel as Site Manager, and at Kaman Aerospace Corporation where responsibilities included Director of Procurement and Continuous Improvement Practitioner. Other notable positions include Senior Manager at General Motors focusing on Global Customer Experience, and Senior Manager of Business Process Management at United Technologies, overseeing significant spending in multiple sectors. Kelly’s career began at The Abbott Ball Company as VP of Business Development, supported by a BA in Women's Leadership from the University of Hartford.