Ken Quaglio leads a global team focused on helping clients thrive in an uncertain world. Technology is driving increased business velocity by removing the ‘friction’ that impedes agility, and enabling new products/services, processes, organizations, and ecosystems. With that in mind, Ken believes businesses need to rethink everything they do from the customer’s perspective.
Ken was previously a partner with A.T. Kearney and Ernst & Young, as well as an executive with EDS and multiple technology startups. He also served as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot in the US Army and is an advocate for military veterans.
Ken holds a BS degree in Biochemistry from Florida State University and an MBA in Management from Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Ken enjoys cooking and volunteers as a Sous Chef for Miriam’s Kitchen, an organization focused on ending homelessness in Washington D.C.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenquaglio/
Ken Quaglio
CEO
As our CFO, Anne-Marie Evans partners with the team to align business strategy to operations, as well as lead functional units in driving growth across the business. She also manages global relationships with our parent company.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Anne-Marie is well-versed in finance and accounting while also providing direction to company support functions such as IT, HR, and Office/Facilities administration.
She has a BS in Accounting from George Mason University – School of Management
Anne-Marie Is a mom to four energetic kids who help keep her grounded and filled with joy (most days). She enjoys long runs and weight lifting. If she were not a CFO, she would most enjoy traveling the world or décorating homes with other people's money.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-evans/
Anne-Marie Evans
CFO
As Chief Client Officer, Curt works with members of the Celerity team and our clients to coordinate, execute, and deliver strategies that have meaningful, lasting positive impact.
He has 22+ years of leadership and consulting experience, playing pivotal roles in guiding Fortune 1000, government agencies, and non-profit organizations through the challenging processes of digital transformation and creating integrated experience for brands. Prior to Celerity he was the Founder of the digital agency, Blue Water, orchestrating its acquisition. He was also CEO and Chairman of Waterfall Software.
Curt has a professional certificate in data analytics from The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and a degree in existential philosophy from the University of Colorado.
He speaks frequently at industry events, and is actively involved in promoting integrated customer and employee experience, machine learning and artificial intelligence through high school and university programs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtschwab/
Curt Schwab
Chief Client Officer
Katie Markwell leads our Consulting Services including service delivery focused on customer experience, operations, and agile delivery. With a focus on results and collaboration, she finds the win-win between effort and outcome, flexibility and consistency, and individuals and teams. Under her leadership, Celerity has earned world-class Net Promoter Scores, innovation awards, and client accolades.
Katie brings 15 years of experience in strategy, facilitation, and collaborative business execution. She has helped private and non-profit organizations across various industries and sizes both as an in-house leader and as a consulting partner.
Katie has a B.A. in English from Wake Forest University and a M.A in Sociolinguistics from Georgetown University.
You will often find Katie with a notebook, a question, a smile, and a scarf. She enjoys leisure time with her husband and two Lakeland terriers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemarkwell/
Katie Markwell
Consulting Services
Gregg Wyland oversees our Operations and Technology teams including technical consulting, and engagement with national and global organizations. He is responsible for building and maintaining executive client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction, and ensuring project success.
Over 20 years of experience in managing projects and products, internal operations, digital strategy, and project execution have led to long lasting client and partner relationships with consistent client successes. Gregg has also created and worked with offshore development teams in Asia and Europe.
Gregg has a degree in Studio Art from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Once a jeweler and ski instructor, he now spends his off time enjoying family beach vacations and watching Pittsburgh sports teams win.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggwyland/
Gregg Wyland
Operations + Technology
Marty Brennan leads our Health + Life Sciences and Financial Services practices. Marty builds and empowers collaborative teams, breaks down organizational barriers, works across all levels, and guides organizations through periods of transition and uncertainty. A proven problem solver, he drives high client satisfaction, delivering measurable, sustainable results.
Marty brings over 20 years of technology consulting experience developing and implementing business, operational and IT strategies to both private and public sector clients. Marty previously was an executive at North Highland, Alion Science & Technology, Washington Consulting and worked for KPMG Consulting and Arthur Andersen.
Marty has a BA from Yale University and an MBA from McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
In his spare time, Marty is an active choral and a capella singer, serves in a leadership role for a university advisory board, and can be found touring vineyards with his wife and dog.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martybrennan/
Marty Brennan
Health + Life Sciences, Financial Services
Scott Sutton leads our Consumer Markets practice and is focused on leveraging our customer data and analytics capabilities to help clients better understand their customers and improve their customer experiences. He is a consultative relationship builder and trusted advisor to his clients and team members.
Scott brings an impressive 20-year track record of driving growth at Deloitte, Adobe, Merkle and Acxiom. He started his career in various analytics and marketing roles at Marriott and Circuit City.
Scott has a BS from University of Maryland and an MBA from The College of William & Mary’s Mason School of Business.
In his spare time, Scott serves in his community as a volunteer in Boy Scouts, Youth Sports and Sunday Suppers, a charity serving the homeless in DC.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsutton/
Scott Sutton
Consumer Markets
Maria leads our human resources team, taking positive action to align people and programs with the company needs while encouraging professional growth and fun. She creates employment experiences which encourage people to unleash their passion in high-performing workplaces. She focuses on collaboration while building upon trust and respect. Maria began her career working for National Wildlife Federation, leading HR for 400 employees throughout the US. At her first consulting firm, she established the HR Department while leading change initiatives supporting employee engagement and performance management. Maria has a Business Management degree and MBA from George Mason University. Maria enjoys spending time with her family and experimenting with spicy dishes and sweet treats. Maria Is a sports and fitness enthusiast and a proud member of Steeler Nation.
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