Richard Kaung
Growth & Strategy Expert
Richard Kaung
Growth expert who builds winning international, M&A, and competitive strategies
Overview
Richard Kaung is a trusted global advisor who helps companies grow, even in the most difficult environments. He began his career at Booz & Company and has worked as a strategy consultant for various firms for over 15 years. He has also held executive roles—with global P&L experience—in industries as diverse as manufacturing, technology, and healthcare.
Richard has written extensively for the BTG blog about strategic planning and strategy execution. He’s also authored a longer eBook about how to succeed in new markets, Winning in New Markets: 7 Essentials To Boost The Success Of Your Next Market Adjacency Strategy, featuring data-driven tips for finding, assessing, and executing on the most valuable opportunities in adjacent markets.
Expertise
- Corporate and business unit strategy
- Customer segmentation
- Growth strategy
- M&A
- Marketing and competitive positioning
- Market entry strategies
- Product development
- Strategic planning
- Strategy deployment
Experience
- Vice President, M&A and Strategy – Pentair, LLC
- Head of Emerging Markets – ADC Telecommunications
- Vice President, Critical Care Network – United Health Group
- Managing Director – Carlson Marketing Business Strategy Consulting
- Brand Product Manager – The Campbell Soup Company
- Lead Consultant – Booz & Company
Education
- MBA, Harvard Business School
- BS (Engineering), Northwestern