Kerry Carr
About Kerry Carr
Kerry Carr serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Performance Management, Revenue Growth Management, and Shared Services at Bacardi, where she has established a reputation for implementing successful system redesigns that contribute to the company's growth. With extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries, she focuses on optimizing performance and driving improvements in pricing and gross margin.
Work at Bacardi
Kerry Carr currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Performance Management, Revenue Growth Management, and Shared Services at Bacardi. In this role, she has been instrumental in implementing system redesigns that contribute to the company's growth. Her responsibilities include driving improvements in pricing, gross margin, and rate/mix management. Additionally, she optimizes Bacardi's shared services center for transactional activities, establishing centers of excellence for analytics, management reporting, and business intelligence. She has been with Bacardi since 2014, holding various senior positions, including Global Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Special Projects.
Education and Expertise
Kerry Carr studied at Harvard Business School, where she completed the Executive Leadership program in 2019 and participated in the Women on Boards of Directors Program. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting from Hofstra University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in financial management and operational excellence across various industries.
Background
Kerry Carr has a diverse professional background, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her tenure at Bacardi, she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Kid Brands, Inc., and held several positions at Avon, including Group Vice President of Global Supply Chain Finance. Her career also includes significant roles at The Walt Disney Company and AT&T, where she focused on internal audit, financial operations, and management.
Achievements
Kerry Carr has established a worldwide performance management capability at Bacardi, which includes the development of analytical tools and frameworks to assess business performance. She is recognized for her ability to identify opportunities for game-changing business solutions, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Her leadership in implementing successful system redesigns has played a critical role in Bacardi's continued growth.
Board Membership at Activision Blizzard
In addition to her role at Bacardi, Kerry Carr is a Board Member and member of the Audit Committee at Activision Blizzard. She joined the board in 2022, contributing her extensive experience in financial management and operational strategy to the company.