Kim Denney is a well-connected, experienced Houston leader. Her ability to see potential in an organization, as well as discerning the path to an improved future state, underpins her capacity to work collegially and creatively to develop and pursue a strategic vision. She assertively challenges the status quo, listening for the best ideas and approaches, while energizing all stakeholders with her authentic and inclusive communication style. Kim is quick to collaborate and stir support to lead through strategic change.

Her global perspective, engineering background, and financial acumen shaped a record of solving top-level problems as an executive with broad responsibilities in the Petrochemical, Energy, and Manufacturing industries. Her P&L experience included accelerating organic growth, successful acquisitions and achieving millions in savings through cost-cutting, divestitures, integrations, and efficiency projects. In over 19 years as a Director, Kim has developed a keen understanding of board governance and the unique role of a board member from both a fiduciary’s and a strategist’s perspective. Governance expertise, combined with previous Environment Health & Safety responsibility and decades of study/practice of the art of Servant Leadership, combine to create a strength in the specific ESG topics that many boards are focused on today.

Kim’s passionate commitment to non-profit organizations is evident in her board service through difficult transitions and the breadth of her support of universities, business- and community-centered organizations. She frequently speaks on leadership topics at professional events. Kim has also thrived while launching a start-up and advising middle-market entrepreneurs, family businesses, and their leadership teams.