NEW YORK, April 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global business performance advisors McKinney Rogers announced today the appointment of Sir Robert Fry KCB, CBE to the position of executive chairman. The former Deputy Commanding General of coalition forces during the Iraq war, Sir Robert Fry leaves his most recent position of Regional EMEA Vice President of HP Defence & Security, to take up the role.
Commenting on his new role, Sir Robert said: "McKinney Rogers has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, particularly in the U.S., where it has two offices and advises such businesses as Bacardi and Wal-Mart at the highest levels. There is tremendous opportunity for a business like McKinney Rogers that helps the c-suite turn plans into action. My role will be to further McKinney Rogers' mission, established over a decade ago, of revolutionizing the consultancy industry through delivering results rather than reports."
Working directly with the c-suite at some of the U.S.'s leading brands, the McKinney Rogers global team helps organizations transform operations, translate strategy into action, and drive execution to achieve extraordinary results.
Damian McKinney, CEO of McKinney Rogers, welcomed the commencement of Sir Robert's new role. He said:
"The addition of Sir Robert is an enormous asset to our organization. He has advised McKinney Rogers in a non-executive role since July 2007 and his guidance and insights have always helped our clients to achieve extraordinary results across the globe and in every business environment.
"We are extremely pleased by his commitment to take on this formative role with the organization. There couldn't be a better time for the addition of his unique faculty for challenging and inspiring U.S. businesses to develop comprehensive leadership initiatives, establish sustainable leadership structures, and enhance employee productivity and innovation."
Sir Robert's career highlights include:
- 2006 – Awarded U.S. Legion of Merit for his role leading coalition forces in Iraq
- 2006 – Deputy Commanding General of Coalition Forces, Iraq
- 2005 – Appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath
- 2003 – Appointed Director of Operations, Ministry of Defence
- 2001 – Appointed Commandant General, Royal Marines
- 1997 – Appointed Director of Naval Staff, Ministry of Defence
- Visiting Fellow of Oxford University, Visiting Professor at Reading University
- Freeman of the City of London
- Trustee of Help for Heroes
About McKinney Rogers
McKinney Rogers (www.mckinneyrogers.com) is a global business performance advisory firm. With offices in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, it works with clients to prepare them for unexpected market and competitor movements and to deliver next generation growth. Its clients include Bacardi, Wal-Mart and Zurich.