Deirdre Kitchen

Experience

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  M&T Bank

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

  • Portfolio Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  • Management Development Program

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
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  Aetna, a CVS Health Company

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Graduate Summer Associate
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  Aetna, a CVS Health Company

  Jun 2012 - May 2019

  As the Senior Director of Product and Strategy Management at Aetna, I was responsible for driving profitable growth and differentiation in rapidly changing and competitive markets. This included developing and implementing the company's product strategy for a range of offerings, including Medicare Supplement affinity and individual products, as well as multiple disease-specific health and life products. I also led the Balanced Scorecard process, which involved articulating and measuring the company's strategy across multiple dimensions. In this role, I worked closely with segments, customers, and industry leaders to identify and anticipate future product and capability needs. Additionally, I oversaw the product and business compliance teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Show less As the Chief of Staff & Head of Strategic Initiatives, I played a crucial role in driving strategic transformation through the development and management of key deliverables for the newly acquired Medicare Supplement business. This included working closely with senior leaders to develop and execute a strategy that aligned with the overall goals of the organization and ensured the successful integration of the Medicare Supplement business. In this role, I was responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects to ensure that deliverables were met on time and within budget. Through my efforts, I was able to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and drive the successful integration of the newly acquired business. Show less

  • Program Director, Institutional Talent Programs

    Dec 2016 - May 2019

  • Senior Director, Product & Strategy Management

    May 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Director, Strategic and Business Planning Operations

    Jun 2014 - May 2015

  • Chief of Staff & Head of Strategic Initiatives

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
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  CVS Health

  May 2019 - Jan 2024

  As the Head of Executive Succession & Enterprise Talent Review at CVS Health, I am responsible for developing and implementing strategies to identify, develop, and retain top talent within the organization. This includes overseeing the succession planning process and working closely with senior leaders to identify high-potential employees and provide them with the necessary development opportunities. I also lead the talent review process, which involves evaluating the current and future talent needs of the organization and developing plans to meet those needs. In this role, I work closely with Executive leadership to ensure that CVS Health has a strong leadership pipeline and is able to attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Show less

  • Executive Talent Development - Head of Executive Succession & Enterprise Talent Review

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Talent Strategy - Program Director, General Management Talent Programs

    May 2019 - Mar 2022
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  The Conference Board

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  Talent Management Leadership Council Member

  I contribute as a thought leader on the council. The Talent Management Leadership Council is focused on examining talent management strategies and objectives to help other organizations optimize their talent and achieve their goals. In this role, I am committed to sharing my knowledge and expertise with other members and collaborating to optimize organizational practices and strategic outcomes related to talent.

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  Deirdre Kitchen, LLC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Principal, Executive Coach
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  Growthspace

  Mar 2025 - now

  Ambassador Council

  As an Ambassador, I contribute strategic insights on AI-driven, skill-based learning to support leadership growth, enhance workforce capabilities, and align talent development with business outcomes.