Greg Adams-Woodford

Greg Adams-Woodford is a dynamic and passionate leader, strategic thinker, and results-oriented executive with over fifteen years of experience in the digital education, technology, and financial services industries.

He has the distinctive ability to deploy Agile and Lean frameworks to drive cultural and technological transformation, developing customer-focused digital solutions while ensuring stakeholder alignment and success. Greg is highly regarded for building relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams, grooming talent, and inspirational leadership based on transparency, trust, and a strong belief in connecting teams to their work.

Greg founded Kenekt Consulting in 2016 to bring these capabilities directly to organizations navigating complex transformations — from Fortune 500 enterprises to high-growth startups.

Credentials

Education

B.A. in American Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder. Graduate Program in English & American Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.

Published Work

Harvard Business Review case study author — "Pearson SuccessMaker: Putting the Customer First in Transforming Product Development Processes."

Speaking

Featured presenter at ASU W.P. Carey School of Business MBA program on Business Transformation Through Agile Methodologies.

Media

Host & Co-Producer, "Agile After Dark" Podcast.

Leadership at every level.

A track record of driving transformation and delivering results at industry-leading organizations.

2024 — 2026

Renaissance Learning

Director of Product Operations

Oversaw product operations workflows, processes, and cross-functional alignment for this world-class pre-K–12 digital education company — bridging product development, market strategy, and internal execution for machine learning-powered assessment and intervention systems.

2021 — 2023

Shutterfly

Senior Manager, Product Management Operations & Business Services

Built a 22-person product management team from the ground up. Controlled an $8M budget supporting $500M in annual revenue. Achieved +30% operational productivity through organizational restructuring and gained +10% B2B2C market reach by steering manufacturing evolution initiatives.

2015 — 2020

Accenture

Managing Consultant & Business Agility Lead

Oversaw 15 enterprise transformation experts across multiple cross-industry projects. Realized $9M in revenue over four years, secured a $5M contract extension, and incurred an 82% acceleration in software development cycles across 150+ teams. Delivered 20 client account transformations in financial services, education, and learning development.

2013 — 2014

New York Stock Exchange (ICE)

Executive Vice President, Creative & Product Development

Oversaw 17 staff in governance services. Garnered $8M in synergistic savings through the True Office acquisition. Avoided $5M in compliance violations through a strategic partnership with Second City. Controlled content libraries, software delivery systems, and design services worth $30M.

2009 — 2013

Pearson

Vice President of Product Management & Development

Supervised 200 staff across product development, market research, and strategic planning. Managed a $30M budget and $150M P&L. Generated $150M representing 66% of enterprise revenue by transforming two legacy businesses via Agile architecture, and launched three innovative subscription-based education software programs.

2016 — PRESENT

Kenekt Consulting

Principal

Founded and leads Kenekt Consulting, delivering Agile transformation consulting to global clients. Manages client portfolios and steers organizations in exceeding goals, achieving $200K+ in profitable revenue through streamlined operations and Agile frameworks.

What Greg brings to every engagement.

Inspirational Leadership

Building collaborative cultures, empowering employees, and gaining executive buy-in for business-critical initiatives.

Agile & Lean Methods

SCRUM, Kanban, Lean Startup, Lean Canvas, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) implementations at enterprise scale.

P&L Ownership

Managing budgets up to $30M and P&Ls of $150M+ with proven fiscal discipline and revenue growth.

Product & Software Development

Leading product management teams, directing software development, and launching digital platforms and subscription models.

M&A Integration

Due diligence, acquisition integration, and synergistic savings — including the True Office acquisition at NYSE.

Team Building

Building teams from the ground up, cross-training programs, succession planning, and retaining top talent through culture.

How we work.

A structured but flexible methodology grounded in Agile principles and adapted to your organization's unique context.

01

Discover

We immerse ourselves in your organization — interviewing stakeholders, analyzing data, and mapping the landscape to uncover root causes, not just symptoms.

02

Define

We synthesize what we've learned into a clear picture of the challenge and the opportunity, aligning leadership around a shared understanding.

03

Design

We co-create Agile solutions with your team — strategies, structures, and systems tailored to your context, with clear milestones and accountability.

04

Deliver

We roll up our sleeves and execute alongside you, building momentum through quick wins while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

05

Develop

We transfer knowledge and build internal capabilities so your organization can sustain and build on the progress we've made together.

06

Debrief

We measure results against objectives, capture learnings, and identify the next horizon of opportunity for continued growth.

Let's work together.

Whether you're navigating a transformation or preparing for the next phase of growth, we're here to help you connect the dots.

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