Kelly Geyer - Change Manager

Q: Where is Kelly based?

Kelly is based in Zistersdorf, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kelly speak?

Kelly speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kelly have?

Kelly has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Kelly has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Kelly may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kelly's latest experience?

Kelly's most recent position is Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance) at Self-employed .

Q: What companies has Kelly worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kelly has worked for Self-employed , Semperit AG , and Valtech .

Q: Which industries is Kelly most experienced in?

Kelly is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare . Kelly also has some experience in Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Kelly most experienced in?

Kelly is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Operations . Kelly also has some experience in Human Resources and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Kelly worked in recently?

Kelly has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Healthcare , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Kelly worked in recently?

Kelly has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Human Resources .

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Zistersdorf, Austria

Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

3 months

Austria

Remote

Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance)

Self-employed

Building the practice that treats adaptive capability as a strategic asset, not a consulting engagement. Working with C-suite leaders at European and global organizations to build the internal capability to evolve continuously – faster, with less dependency on outside help.

Delivering the Adaptive Capability Diagnostic: a structured engagement that scores organizations across 6 dimensions and produces a clear roadmap for building transformation capability.
Advising executives on transformation portfolio management: which initiatives to run simultaneously, how to sequence them, and how to build the governance to sustain all of it.
Speaking at industry events including executive roundtables, conferences, webinars, and podcasts on building organizational adaptability at scale.

Nov 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 2 months

Vienna, Austria

Hybrid

Change Manager

Semperit AG

Leading organizational change for a global SAP S/4HANA implementation, aligning business strategy, IT scalability, and workforce readiness
Partner with C-level leaders to modernize operations and embed a culture of adaptability and cross-functional collaboration

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Global Change Manager

Valtech

Directed global transformation initiatives across 22+ countries, achieving a 23% efficiency gain and a 6% rise in engagement
Partnered with executive leadership to implement enterprise-wide change governance and transformation frameworks
Embedded DEIB principles into business strategy and performance systems, increasing leadership diversity by 15%

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

7 years

Austria

Agile Coach & Change Leadership

Designed and led enterprise-wide Agile transformations across banking, telecom, and healthcare sectors
Coached executives and leadership teams to embed agility, accountability, and psychological safety into ways of working
Established Agile Centers of Excellence that accelerated delivery and strengthened cross-functional collaboration

Jan 2006 - Dec 2015

10 years

United States

Project & Business Roles

Led multiple large-scale projects, process optimization, and client strategies driving efficiency, client satisfaction, and growth

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Healthcare

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Human Resources

Information Technology

Summary

I help organizations do more than survive change. I help them thrive in it.

With over 20 years of experience leading transformation initiatives, I've learned that the key to success isn't just managing change. It's building adaptive capability. That means equipping teams with the mindset, skills, and systems to navigate complexity, embrace uncertainty, and turn disruption into opportunity.

As a certified change management professional (CCMP) and a Top 10 Global Thought Leader in Transformation (Thinkers360), I partner with leaders and organizations to design and deliver change strategies that stick. Whether I'm working with executive teams, facilitating workshops, or delivering keynote talks, my focus is always the same: making change human, strategic, and sustainable.

I believe that transformation isn't a project. It's a capability. And when you build that capability into your culture, you don't just keep up with change. You lead it.

Let's connect if you're looking to build resilience, drive meaningful transformation, or explore how change leadership can become your organization's competitive advantage.

Skills

Transformation Strategy & Change Leadership: Digital Transformation Programs, Operating Model And Governance Redesign, Post-merger Integration, Organizational Restructuring, Enterprise Change Frameworks, And Adoption Analytics.
People & Culture: Leadership Development, Workforce Strategy, Succession Planning, Capability Building, Employee Experience Design, Engagement Strategy, Culture Transformation, Organizational Resilience.
Deib & Inclusive Leadership: Equity-driven Governance Models, Inclusive Leadership Programs, Mentorship Networks, Allyship And Representation Initiatives.
Agility & Performance: Agile Transformation, Adaptive Operating Models, Continuous Improvement, Transformation Kpi Design, Coaching Leaders And Teams.

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science · Business Administration - Marketing · San Diego, United States

Certifications & licenses

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) · Austria

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Change Management Professional

Kanban System Design

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SAFe® Agilist (SA)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 13 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Austria, United States)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance), Change Manager, Global Change Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Healthcare

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Kelly based?

Kelly is based in Zistersdorf, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kelly speak?

Kelly speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Kelly have?

Kelly has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Kelly has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Kelly may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kelly be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kelly would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance), Change Manager, Global Change Manager.

What is Kelly's latest experience?

Kelly's most recent position is Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance) at Self-employed.

What companies has Kelly worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kelly has worked for Self-employed, Semperit AG, and Valtech.

Which industries is Kelly most experienced in?

Kelly is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare. Kelly also has some experience in Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Kelly most experienced in?

Kelly is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations. Kelly also has some experience in Human Resources and Information Technology.

Which industries has Kelly worked in recently?

Kelly has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Kelly worked in recently?

Kelly has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources.

What is Kelly's education?

Kelly holds a Bachelor in Business Administration - Marketing from San Diego State University.

Does Kelly have any certificates?

Kelly has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Change Management Professional.

What is the availability of Kelly?

Kelly is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kelly?

Kelly's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.