Kelly Byrnes is Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group where she equips organizations to thrive through purposeful leadership and culture.
A sought-after leadership expert, Kelly also serves as an adjunct MBA professor, executive MBA coach, contributor to Forbes.com, best-selling author, and award-winning national speaker. Her thirty-year career includes leading on three executive teams, most recently as the Chief Talent Officer for a scientific technical company. She has worked across operations, marketing, strategic planning, and Human Resources. Kelly has had the privilege to coach and consult with leading companies including Honeywell, Bayer Animal Health, Chrysler, Schlage, Smith Barney, and Bank of America among others.
Kelly holds an MBA, BA, Harvard Business School’s Certification for Strategic Disruption, and HR-related SHRM-SCP and SPHR designations. She is married to Bob, an Air Force veteran and retired firefighter. They live in Kansas City with their dog, Bebe, and enjoy visiting their daughter and son-in-law in Montana every chance they get. Her volunteer work centers around her parish, education, children, and dogs.