Kim Ward

Kim Ward has held various positions in the Information Technology field since 1997. Kim began their career as Senior Director of Information Systems at English China Clay, followed by a role as Director of IT Business Applications at Imerys Pigments for Paper, Americas. In 2000, they took on the role of Senior Director of Information Systems at Nordstrom.com. In 2004, they became IT Director at PepsiCo International, and then in 2005 they were appointed Executive Director of IS Global Applications at Merial, A Sanofi Company. From 2013 to 2014, they worked as an Executive Advisor at Gartner, a trusted advisor, coach and senior consultant in Gartner's Executive Programs (EXP) division responsible for Premier Service Delivery. Kim then moved to Grocers Supply as PMO Director from 2014 to 2015, and then to Team Industrial Services as Director Business Systems & Services from 2015 to 2019. Most recently, Kim Ward has been the Chief Operating Officer at XtraLight LED Lighting Solutions since 2019.

Kim Ward attended England High School from 1974 to 1979. Kim then attended the University of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, studying Computer Science. Finally, they attended Hendrix College from 1981 to 1984, earning a Liberal Arts degree with a focus in Mathematics and Computer Science.