Marty Kennedy
About Marty Kennedy
Marty Kennedy serves as the Global Head of Real Estate and Facilities at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2015. With extensive experience in operations and management across various companies, he possesses strong skills in performance management, team building, and corporate real estate strategy.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Marty Kennedy serves as the Global Head of Real Estate and Facilities at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2015. He operates from the Zürich Area, Switzerland, where he oversees the company's global real estate strategy and facility management. His role involves optimizing corporate real estate operations and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Marty Kennedy worked at Thomson Reuters for 15 years as the Vice President of Manufacturing, Distribution & Engineering. During his tenure from 1999 to 2014 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, he focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and integrating engineering solutions within the company's manufacturing processes.
Career Background at Québecor and RR Donnelley
Marty Kennedy's career includes significant roles at Québecor and RR Donnelley. He served as Vice President of Operations at Québecor for one year in 1998-1999. At RR Donnelley, he held the position of Vice President of Manufacturing and Distribution for a decade from 1988 to 1998, where he contributed to various operational improvements across the organization.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Marty Kennedy earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, studying from 1982 to 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in performance management, team building, and corporate real estate operations, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.
Board Membership and Strategic Contributions
Marty Kennedy served as a Non-Executive Board Member at DARTS from 2003 to 2013. His involvement in this role reflects his commitment to strategic development and transformation within organizations, particularly in the context of real estate and facilities management.