William McKendree

William (Bill) McKendree has been a trusted advisor to senior executives across various industries since 1985, focusing on achieving rapid and profitable business growth, implementing business strategy and culture change management, and enhancing leadership self-awareness and effectiveness.

Over 90% of Bill's new clients have come through referrals from existing satisfied clients, underscoring his track record of success and client satisfaction.

His areas of expertise include innovation co-creation in a consumer-driven market, business model architecture, the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on business strategies, organizational development, change management, and leadership team alignment and development.

With a background in Organizational Behavior and Geology/Sociology from the University of Vermont and Skidmore College, respectively, Bill brings a strong academic foundation to his consulting work.

Bill McKendree is a Founding Partner at The Clarion Group, Ltd., and has previously held executive roles at Aetna, including VP of Aetna Institute, VP of Strategic Development, Chief of Staff to the CEO of Group Health/Pensions Business, and various HR specialist positions.

He has also worked at The Horwath Emerson Group as a Manager and served as a Research Associate at NASA, showcasing his diverse professional experience.

Bill's expertise spans across various areas such as organization design, mergers and acquisitions, market segmentation, virtual leadership, governance structure, and growth strategies development and execution.

Overall, Bill McKendree's extensive experience and deep knowledge in business consulting make him a sought-after expert in driving strategic growth and organizational effectiveness.