Kylee Barnett

Kylee Barnett is an experienced professional with over 10 years of Sports, Media, and Technology industry expertise, coupled with a deep understanding of Diversity and Inclusion.

With a background in management consulting, Kylee specializes in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Org Design, and leading multi and cross-organization transformations to drive Accelerated Value Capture initiatives.

Her focus revolves around assisting clients in adapting to evolving consumer and shareholder priorities by orchestrating large-scale transformations, enhancing strategic positioning, and implementing execution capabilities.

An adept leader, Kylee is passionate about driving diversity and inclusion, fostering Small and Minority owned businesses, and advancing workforce development through speaking engagements and workshops.

She is well-versed in guiding client workshops and training new consultants in areas such as Sourcing methodologies, Strategic Operations, Executive presentation skills, and Case interviewing techniques.

Kylee Barnett holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Strategy and Decision Sciences from Duke University's The Fuqua School of Business, and she also studied Marketing and Economics at Xavier University with a concentration in Business Management.

Professionally, Kylee has served as a Strategic Operations Sourcing Manager and a former Sourcing Associate at Kearney. Prior to her consulting roles, she held various positions at Cincinnati Reds, including Diversity Relations Coordinator and Community Relations Coordinator, showcasing her commitment to fostering inclusivity.

Her professional journey includes roles at major organizations like Castellini Management Company and Xavier University, where she gained valuable experience in community engagement, event management, client services, and operations support.

With a diverse background encompassing sports, consulting, community relations, and business operations, Kylee brings a unique skill set to the table that aligns with today's dynamic business landscape.