Kevin O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien has extensive experience in knowledge management and decision support, currently leading efforts at Heidrick & Struggles since May 2010, focusing on the Global Industrial Practice across sectors such as Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, and Sustainability. Previously, Kevin O'Brien held various positions including Knowledge Manager for both the Global Manufacturing Sector at Heidrick & Struggles and at Spencer Stuart, as well as Research Manager at Navigant Consulting, where responsibilities included implementing applicant tracking systems to enhance recruitment processes. Kevin O'Brien has a solid educational background with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago.