Kevin Murnane

Kevin Murnane is an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds affiliations with the Master of Engineering Management Program and the McCormick School of Engineering. His expertise spans executive coaching, leadership development, change management, and competency-based training. Murnane has over 20 years of experience across HR consulting, software startups, and global industry projects in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace.

Education:

• M.B.A., 1982, Marketing, Finance, Not-For-Profit Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• B.S., 1979, Commerce, University of Illinois

Research interests focus on leadership assessment, succession management, and emotional intelligence coaching. He co-developed the Personal Leadership Insights class at Kellogg and authored its coaching manual. Murnane's work emphasizes practical applications in organizational culture change and leadership curriculum design.

Professional highlights include leadership roles at Development Dimensions International (DDI), founding Behtrics, Inc., and advising HR software startups. He currently consults on executive leadership programs and teaches at Kellogg and McCormick.