JD K.

SUMMARY Transformational leader with a global perspective who commanded a U.S. Navy warship before excelling as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, spearheading multimillion-dollar business transformations. Unique combination of military precision, creative problem solving, and artificial intelligence expertise enables consistent delivery of breakthrough results in complex global markets. Track record of building and leading diverse teams of 50-400 professionals, driving operational excellence through innovative technology adoption and cross-functional collaboration. Multilingual business leader-fluent in Mandarin Chinese-with a Global MBA and additional master's degree in International Development. Deep expertise in developing exceptionally high-performing teams across M&A, organizational design, and digital transformation initiatives, consistently delivering measurable business impact and exceptional results.