Kelly (Brogdon) Geyer-Change Manager
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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.
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
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%
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
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.
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, and 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
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
Change Management Professional
Kanban System Design
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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Kelly is based in Zistersdorf, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Kelly speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).
Kelly has at least 21 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 and 1 month. Note that Kelly may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kelly would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance), Change Manager, Global Change Manager.
Kelly's most recent position is Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance) at Self-employed.
In recent years, Kelly has worked for Self-employed, Semperit AG, and Valtech.
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.
Kelly is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations. Kelly also has some experience in Human Resources and Information Technology.
Kelly has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Telecommunication.
Kelly has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources.
Kelly holds a Bachelor in Business Administration - Marketing from San Diego State University.
Kelly has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Change Management Professional.
Kelly is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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