Kelly Owens
About Kelly Owens
Kelly Owens serves as the Vice President of Client Partnerships at Ibotta, Inc., where she utilizes her extensive experience in client strategy and partnerships. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a strong background in leadership and public speaking.
Work at Ibotta
Kelly Owens currently serves as the Vice President of Client Partnerships at Ibotta, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining strategic relationships with clients, leveraging her extensive experience in client partnerships and strategy. Her leadership aims to enhance client engagement and drive business growth within the organization.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before joining Ibotta, Kelly Owens had a notable tenure at Oracle, where she held multiple positions. She served as the Senior Director of Client Partnerships from 2019 to 2022 and as the Director of Client Strategy and Solutions for one year in 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Product Manager in the Automotive sector and as a Senior Manager for Automotive Industry Strategy. Her roles at Oracle involved significant contributions to client engagement and product strategy.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Owens earned her MBA in Marketing Strategy from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from The University of Kansas. Her educational background supports her fluency in both English and Spanish, enhancing her communication skills in diverse environments.
Leadership and Initiatives
At Oracle, Kelly Owens led initiatives focused on women's leadership, notably the Women's Leadership Circles program, which positively impacted over 600 individuals. This program emphasized self-advocacy, risk-taking, confidence, and career clarity. She is passionate about hiring and leading high-performing teams, establishing clear KPIs, and fostering a strong organizational culture.
Career Background
Kelly Owens has a diverse career spanning various industries. Prior to her roles at Oracle, she worked at El Pomar Foundation as a Program Associate and at Charter Homes and Neighborhoods as the Director of Strategic Marketing. She also held positions at Datalogix and Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Company, Inc., where she contributed to marketing and product management strategies.