Keith Kinch
About Keith Kinch
Keith Kinch is the Director of Marketing, Solutions at Gradiant, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in marketing and business development across various companies, including Nalco, Procter & Gamble, and Solecta, and holds a BS in Environmental Engineering and an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management.
Current Role at Gradiant
Keith Kinch serves as the Director of Marketing, Solutions at Gradiant since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives in the water treatment sector. His responsibilities include overseeing marketing initiatives and ensuring effective communication of Gradiant's solutions to the market.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Management
Kinch has held various marketing and management positions throughout his career. He worked at Solecta, Inc. as Global Marketing Director from 2019 to 2023, and at Nanostone Water in the same capacity from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as Director of Marketing - Water Utilities at Xylem Inc. from 2018 to 2019, and as Global Solutions Marketer at Nalco, an Ecolab Company from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Kinch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Strategic Management at Penn State University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005.
Expertise in Water Management
Kinch possesses extensive expertise in water management, particularly in helping customers minimize their water footprint. His background in environmental engineering enhances his understanding of the challenges in water and wastewater management. He specializes in organizational effectiveness and has contributed to successful change management initiatives.
Career Progression and Skills
Kinch's career spans multiple industries, including roles at Procter & Gamble and Johnson Outdoors Inc. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, finance, and marketing. He has a proven track record of leveraging strategic insights to identify market opportunities.