Kevin Gaskell
Kevin Gaskell is a globally recognised turnaround expert and former MD of Porsche and BMW. He has built and revitalised companies, generating over £3 billion in shareholder value, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is acclaimed for his transformative leadership and achievements in diverse sectors worldwide.
Kevin is an exceptional speaker. He took time to understand our business’s challenges and tailored his key messages for our team.
ACCA Glasgow
Kevin Gaskell is a renowned turnaround expert with a proven track record of fixing and building companies. Widely recognised as one of the world's foremost leadership and business revitalisation experts, Kevin is in high demand as a keynote speaker. He shares practical methods and solutions on leading through adversity, simplifying complexities, inspiring action, and achieving commercial success.
Having served as Managing Director of both Porsche (GB) and BMW (GB), Kevin is not just a successful corporate leader but also a leading entrepreneur and investor. Actively involved in various global businesses spanning technology, data, manufacturing, professional services, and consumer brands, he has played a pivotal role in creating over £3 billion of shareholder value. His remarkable achievements have earned him numerous awards for excellence.
Kevin's transformative leadership in the automotive industry is particularly noteworthy. Appointed as MD of Porsche GB at the age of 33, he took charge of a company in decline and at the bottom of national customer satisfaction ratings. Through a comprehensive restructuring of the entire organisation and distribution network, he successfully repositioned Porsche's brand. Within four years, the business not only secured first place for customer satisfaction but also became the most profitable car company in the market.
In his subsequent role as MD of BMW GB, Kevin led the company to four years of record growth and an impressive 500% increase in profitability. His impact on the business world extends beyond borders, as he has delivered keynotes, workshops, and masterclasses in over 50 countries for prestigious clients such as Oracle, JP Morgan, Google, Airbus, and P&G.
Beyond his business accomplishments, Kevin Gaskell is a multifaceted individual. He has played international cricket and embarked on expeditions to the North and South Poles. In 2020, he was part of a crew that set a new world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic Ocean.
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