Kevin Cognetti
About Kevin Cognetti
Kevin Cognetti serves as the Head of Corporate Strategy at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in corporate strategy and management, having previously worked at Pfizer and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Kevin Cognetti serves as the Head of Corporate Strategy at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Santa Monica, California, he is responsible for guiding the company's strategic direction and initiatives. His role involves collaborating with various departments to align corporate strategies with business objectives, ensuring that Kite Pharma remains competitive in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Prior to his current role, Kevin Cognetti worked at Pfizer in various leadership positions from 2013 to 2020. He served as Director from 2013 to 2014, followed by roles as Director - Team Lead from 2014 to 2016, and as Sr. Director for North America and AfME from 2016 to 2019. He concluded his tenure at Pfizer as Head of Strategy from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to the company's strategic planning and execution.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Kevin Cognetti was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company from 2008 to 2012 in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this capacity, he worked on various consulting projects, providing strategic insights and recommendations to clients across different sectors. His experience at McKinsey helped him develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills that he later applied in his roles at Pfizer and Kite Pharma.
Education and Academic Background
Kevin Cognetti studied at Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a JD/MBA from 2003 to 2007. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both legal and business principles, which he has utilized throughout his career.