Kenneth Kelly
About Kenneth Kelly
Kenneth Kelly is the CEO of MAC Leasing and a member of the Federal Reserve Bank’s Seventh District CDIAC, with a background in engineering and business management.
Kenneth Kelly's Engineering and Business Expertise
Kenneth Kelly has built a robust career grounded in both engineering and business management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University, providing a solid technical foundation. Complementing this, he earned an MBA from the University of Alabama, equipping him with advanced business acumen. This dual expertise has positioned Kelly to lead and innovate across multiple facets of business operations, from engineering to strategic development.
Kenneth Kelly's Leadership at Southern Company
Kenneth Kelly retired from Southern Company after a distinguished 30-year tenure, during which he held varied and significant roles. His career included positions in Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Commercial and Industrial Sales, Business Development, and Mergers & Acquisitions as a negotiator. This diversity of roles underscores his versatile leadership capabilities and his adaptability across different business sectors.
CEO Kenneth Kelly at MAC Leasing
As the Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Kelly serves as the Chairman of MAC Leasing, the Bank’s majority-owned subsidiary. In this role, Kelly leverages his extensive experience in business development and strategic planning to guide the subsidiary's operations and growth. His leadership is critical in driving the company’s leasing initiatives and ensuring aligned business strategies with the parent bank.
Kenneth Kelly's Role with the Federal Reserve Bank’s Seventh District CDIAC
Kenneth Kelly has been named to the Federal Reserve Bank’s Seventh District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). Serving a three-year term, he represents one of only twelve institutions on the council, which oversees more than 1,700 financial entities within the Chicago Federal Reserve’s jurisdiction. This prestigious role involves offering insights on economic and banking conditions, thereby contributing to the broader financial stability and policy formulation efforts.