Kellyn Smith Kenny

Kellyn Smith Kenny

Chief Marketing Officer at Hilton
Washington, United States

About me

Kellyn is an award-winning marketing executive distinguished as a strategist, a deliverer of results and a developer of talent. Recognized as a leader with strong consumer intuition, analytical horsepower, and the ability to drive strategic alignment within complex organizations. An ROI-minded marketer with a passion for prioritization, business optimization and creative approaches to tackling challenges.


A quick study who holds integrity, impact and innovation as core guiding principles. An effective leader and motivator equally comfortable creating new organizations and optimizing existing teams. 

Sector Experience

Positions

Chief Marketing Officer
Hilton
United States
2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
VP of Marketing
Uber
United States
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
SVP/VP, Marketing
Capital One
United States
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Vice President, Brand Strategy
Capital One
United States
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
TitleDirector of Marketing - Stores
Microsoft Corporation
United States
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Group Marketing Manager - Windows Consumer
Group Marketing Manager - Windows Consumer
United States
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
Sr. Business Manager - Competition Strategy
Microsoft Corporation
United States
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Senior Marketing Manager - Windows Consumer
Microsoft Corporation
United States
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Product Manager - Windows B2B
Microsoft Corporation
United States
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Marketing Manager
American Express
United States
2004 (1 year)
Senior Consultant - Technology
Accenture
United States
1999 - 2003 (4 years)

Education

MBA Management & Strategy, Marketing, and Decision Analytics

August 2018 - August 2018 (1 second)

BA in Economics (major) and Computer Science (minor), cum laude

August 2018 - August 2018 (1 second)
NCAA Division 1 Athlete, USCSA Academic All-American Honorable Mention, Alumni Memorial Scholar & Fellow

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