Kelly Thompson
About Kelly Thompson
Kelly Thompson is a Professor, Founder, and Managing Partner at Brother Industries, Ltd., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in leadership development and change management, having held various roles across multiple organizations, including serving as a judge for the UK National Training Awards for over 14 years.
Current Role at Brother Industries
Kelly Thompson currently serves as a Professor, Founder, and Managing Partner at Brother Industries, Ltd. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on leadership development and organizational transformation. He delivers leadership development programs and learning workshops tailored for both public and private sector clients, including six of the Top 10 UK companies. His expertise in these areas contributes to the company's commitment to enhancing leadership capabilities and driving performance improvements.
Previous Experience at Brother Industries
Prior to his current position, Kelly Thompson worked at Brother Industries, Ltd. as the Leadership Development Programme Manager from 2015 to 2016. During this four-month tenure, he was involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership skills within the organization, contributing to the overall development of the workforce.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Thompson holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies with a Grade 2:1 (Upper Second) from The Manchester Metropolitan University. Additionally, he studied for an MBA in Marketing & Applied Psychological Science at Bradford University School of Management. His educational background supports his expertise in organizational development and change management.
Consulting and Teaching Experience
Kelly Thompson has extensive consulting experience, having worked in various roles including Transformation Consultant at Greater Manchester Police and Change Consultant at BAE Systems and Virgin Media. He has also been an Associate Lecturer at the Open University Business School's MBA program for over 20 years, where he teaches modules in Strategic Management, Performance Management, and Change Management. This combination of consulting and teaching enhances his ability to deliver effective learning interventions.
Achievements in Leadership Development
Kelly Thompson has served as a judge on the UK National Training Awards for over 14 years, where he evaluates and validates top change programs and learning interventions. His contributions to leadership development are recognized in the industry, and he is known for utilizing a blend of organizational development, learning and development, and lean management tools to drive change and performance improvements.