The Tech Leaders Podcast
The Tech Leaders Podcast brings you candid conversations with established technology leaders, at some of the world's most incredible organisations. From the challenges of sustainable growth, through to continuous innovation and everything in-between. These are the behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes of inspirational leaders at the forefront of the digital revolution.
The Tech Leaders Podcast
#94, CEO @ Kin + Carta, Kelly Manthey: Mapping the Future of Technology: From Consultant to Global CEO
This week’s guest is a self-proclaimed “consulting industry veteran”, and after being in the tech space for over 25 years, Kelly Manthey, Global CEO at Kin + Carta is a tech leader with a compelling story to tell.
After delving into the corporate world straight from university and securing a role as a consultant at Accenture, Kelly trained as an applications developer before her trajectory to the top. Following the mantra that “standing still is not a strategy”, her experience within both the corporate and start-up realms has ultimately shaped Kelly’s journey to Global CEO.
In this episode, Kelly attributes her success as a leader to 3 main aspects: being a steward of the business, being a good ally, and being a futurist. This conversation uncovers not only her incredible journey as a technologist, but also Kelly’s stellar advice as a trail-blazing tech leader. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice.
Time stamps
- What does good leadership mean to Kelly? (02:00)
- The journey to becoming a consulting industry veteran (03:28)
- Lessons from joining Accenture as a graduate (05:54)
- Leaving the corporate world for success in a start-up (08:26)
- The role of a Global CEO (14:25)
- Benefits of being a B Corp? (19:00)
- The difference between British and US consulting firms (21:50)
- Are companies really embracing AI? (27:50)
- Kelly’s top productivity tips (38:08)
- Advice to her younger self (41:01)
- The future of the female CEO (42:43)