kevin flood
Accelerate Success
Derived from more than 40 years of leadership at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and engineering software, Kevin brings a unique blend of technical depth and commercial acumen to help organizations navigate complex growth transitions. With a career spanning the development of mission-critical satellite systems at GE to serving as President of Ansys Government Initiatives, he specializes in identifying competitive differentiators, developing corporate focus, and harnessing the creative genius of the entire organization.
Business & Product Strategy
Successful strategy demands setting priorities, leveraging your competitive advantages, sticking to your mission, preparing to adapt while the world around you changes, and executing with excellence. Pulling that off in the real world is extremely difficult. Take advantage of lessons learned from a career that included strategy development for start-ups through global market leaders, product category establishment, pricing transformations, and account engagement game-planning.
Operational Excellence
Your business is a machine, and a well-engineered machine will outperform a poorly engineered machine every time. Engineer your business to optimize performance within your organization, with your partner network, and with your customers. Capitalize on lessons learned about building small-business operating models, establishing and growing customer and partner relationships, and energizing your organization to execute today and evolve to meet tomorrow's aspirations.
Technology Insights
Kevin's background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, five patents, multiple technical achievement awards, and dozens of publications on topics comprising laser optics, satellite communications, and RCS measurement. Use that experience to gain real-world insights for aligning product strategy, development pipelines, and return on new-product introductions.
Leadership Development
Your people—especially your leaders—are your strongest defense against unpredictable market forces. High-performing organizations make leadership development and culture a priority. As a graduate of GE’s prestigious Edison Engineering program, Kevin made leadership pipelines, talent development, and commitment to the mission core cultural priorities in his organizations, and he can help you do the same.