Kyle Watkins
Kyle Watkins
Kyle Watkins is an accomplished finance and go-to-market leader with years of experience building, managing, and growing businesses in various fields, including healthcare, financial services, professional services, marketplace businesses, and technology. He is a visionary leader with exceptional skills in operationalizing financial excellence, launching and growing P&Ls, streamlining organizations and technology, and leading diverse teams.
He holds a degree in General Management from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Journalism from The George Washington University. Kyle has an impressive portfolio of working with reputable organizations, including Groupon, Ankura, Shiftgig, Networked Insights, and Obama for America.
As a Senior Director of Commercial Finance at Groupon, Kyle leads the company's financial initiatives, areas of opportunity, and risk mitigation strategies. As a Managing Director and Finance Leader at Ankura, he provided finance leadership across the company's Transaction Advisory Services. Kyle also served as General Manager of ShiftgigX, the technology division of a staffing firm, where he was responsible for launching and scaling the product.
With a proven track record of executing and integrating acquisitions, Kyle brings financial, strategic, and analytical skills to the table. He has exceptional skills in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and developing cost-saving strategies that drive business growth.