Director (San Francisco)

Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company – Director, San Francisco

Who We Are

Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that catalyzes opportunities and accelerates change to push the frontier of what’s possible.

We help our Members navigate new technologies and market shifts, discover and engage with key emerging leaders, and unlock high-impact customer, partnership, investment, co-creation, and acquisition opportunities. Our Members represent a diverse spectrum of corporations from across the globe, such as BP Innovation, NatWest, UPS, SK Innovation, Honda Innovations, the State of Michigan, and Southwest Airlines, and many more. Learn more at www.sifoundry.com.

About Kearney

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through. To learn more about Kearney, please visit www.kearney.com.

About The Role

As a Director, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of the firm. Directors are part of our Senior Leadership Group and work closely with Managing Directors to prospect and generate new business, manage key Member relationships, and drive the culture of the company.

We are looking for a proactive individual who is both strategic and hands‑on in their approach; someone who is passionate about building authentic and lasting relationships, connecting the dots between startups and corporates; and someone who can leverage the significant flexibility, autonomy, and responsibility afforded in our startup environment to get things done.

The role requires a blend of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, hustle and hands‑on leadership, with direct accountability for revenue growth, Member satisfaction, and tangible outcomes each year.

Who You Are

• A proven “builder” with a strong track record of winning and delivering Member engagements.
• Equally comfortable in front of senior corporate executive, in the boardroom, and with startups and innovators.
• A strategic thinker with commercial acumen, able to identify opportunities and convert them into mandates.
• A thought leader passionate about shaping the future of ventures, startups, and innovation.
• A connector with a strong network you can draw upon for sourcing opportunities, partnerships, and market insights.
• Empathetic, self‑aware, and able to build strong relationships based on trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Business Development

Member Servicing

Thought Leadership & Market Positioning

Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships

Internal Leadership & Development

Desired Skills

Requirements

Why should you be interested?

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits for your financial wellness

Benefits for your physical wellness

Benefits for your mental wellness

Benefits for the Wellness of parents

Silicon Foundry, LLC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our Members, partners and colleagues to grow and navigate what’s next. We understand, respect, and value diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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