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Kincannon & Reed Announces Kelly Griffin as Chief Operating Officer

Kincannon & Reed is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelly Griffin to Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Griffin will help lead the firm’s operational strategy and execution as Kincannon & Reed continues to serve clients across the global food and agriculture industries.

Griffin brings more than two decades of experience in knowledge management and retained search operations, with a track record that includes strategic guidance across executive search engagements and involvement in more than 300 executive searches spanning North America, EMEA, and the Asia-Pacific region. Before joining Kincannon & Reed, she held senior leadership roles within Spencer Stuart’s global research function, including Director, Central Research, North America, and Senior Manager, Central Research, Asia-Pacific.

Since joining Kincannon & Reed, Griffin has become a key member of the leadership team, helping strengthen the operational foundation that supports the firm’s search and leadership advisory work around the world. Her focus on operational excellence, process improvement, and client service has helped position the firm for continued growth while ensuring a consistent experience for clients, candidates, and colleagues alike.

“Kelly is the kind of leader every strong organization needs,” said Stephanie Liska, President of Kincannon & Reed. “She brings clarity to complexity, turns strategy into execution, and creates the alignment and accountability that allow teams to perform at a high level. Her promotion to Chief Operating Officer reflects the confidence we have in her leadership and the tremendous value she brings to our firm, our colleagues, and our clients.”

As Chief Operating Officer, Griffin will continue to support the firm’s global team and help advance the capabilities, systems, and processes that enable Kincannon & Reed to deliver exceptional service to clients across the food and agriculture value chain. Her areas of expertise include customer relationship management, knowledge management, and retained search operations.

“I believe that sustainable growth is built through exceptional people, operational excellence, and a willingness to continuously evolve,” Griffin said. “As Kincannon & Reed continues to grow, I look forward to partnering with our colleagues around the world to strengthen our capabilities, support our clients’ evolving leadership needs, and help shape the next chapter of our firm’s success.”