Harlan Kennedy

Harlan Kennedy is an experienced consultant specializing in brand strategy and innovation, currently working with Harlan Kennedy and 621 Consulting since February 2019. Prior to this, Harlan founded and served as the Director of Strategy at VBP Orange from November 2011 to February 2019, where the experience design division was established to enhance client offerings. Harlan's earlier roles include Group Director of Brand Strategy at Venables Bell & Partners, securing new business for notable brands such as Audi and The Coca-Cola Company, and VP of Strategic Planning at McCann Erickson, leading the brand strategy for the original Xbox launch. Harlan's career commenced as an Account Planner at McCann Erickson Seattle and later as a Senior Account Planner at Butler, Shine & Stern. Harlan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Middlebury College, obtained in 1995.