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Corporate Growth Architect / Scaled from $0 to $500M, Led 1 IPO / Directed 35 M&As & 18 Exits / Ex-CEO/Founder Web.com, EVP & GM New Relic, VP Cox / Strategy & Peak Performance Expert / ICF & CEC Certified Executive Coach / Speaker / Board Member / Certified Facilitator

Technology Executive | Scaling Businesses & Driving Transformations

Ken Gavranovic

I partner with executive teams and boards to deliver transformational growth through strategic technology leadership, operational excellence, and innovation. With a proven track record in startups, growth-stage companies, and Fortune 500 organizations, I specialize in scaling businesses and navigating complex digital transformations.

Notable Achievements

  • Startup to IPO Success: As Founder/CEO of Web.com, scaled the business from startup to IPO, achieving $500M+ in annual revenue.
  • Enterprise Growth Leadership: At New Relic (EVP/GM), led a transformation driving 40% YoY revenue growth.
  • Post-Merger Integration Excellence: At Cox Automotive, led digital transformation across multiple $1B+ brands post-merger.
  • PE/VC Exits: Successfully led multiple exits across SaaS, Fintech, and Enterprise Software.
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Executed and integrated 12+ strategic acquisitions, unlocking significant synergies.
  • Leadership Development: Built and developed teams that produced 15+ future C-level executives.

Core Expertise

  • Aligning technology strategy with business objectives to drive measurable results.
  • Scaling high-growth businesses and building sustainable operational foundations.
  • Developing high-performing teams and cultivating future C-suite leaders.
  • Leading digital and enterprise transformations across diverse industries.
  • Driving rapid value creation through strategic innovation and execution.
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Companies Ken has worked with:

Business Breakthrough 3.0
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BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0

Are You Ready to Fuel Engagement, Boost Loyalty, and Drive Lasting Change?

Ken’s new book, BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0, written with Lee Atchison, is an accessible, no-nonsense guide for business transformation and sustainable change.

Ken draws on his decades of experience to provide a step-by-step methodology for clarifying how your company operates, while uncovering the entrenched patterns that are holding you back.

BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0 helps you:

  • Establish a company mission, vision, and set of core values
  • Use a solid framework to organize company-wide decision-making
  • Measure and use data correctly
  • Optimize your organizational structure to drive results
  • Leverage a market growth strategy for sales success.

You’ll discover exactly what’s working and not working within your company, and learn how to fix it. Secure your organization’s future with Ken’s advice.

Buy BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH 3.0 from Amazon or Barnes & Noble

What People Say About Working With Ken

"Ken is one of the best leaders that I’ve seen”
Dru Riley
Dru RileyFounder at Trends.vc
“We continue to benefit from the improved processes”
Kevin Murdock
Kevin MurdockPrincipal Engineer at DealerTrack
“One of the best approaches to ongoing communication and planning”
Sharon Kitzman
Sharon KitzmanPresident Dominion DMS at Dominion Dealer SolutionserTrack
“An expert in his field”
Matt Trapp
Matt TrappRegional President at Manheim
“Enabled us to deliver substantial results in short periods of time”
Dawn McGreevey
Dawn McGreeveyDirector of Marketing at CodeScienceanheim
“A very capable executive leader”
Steven Hatch
Steven HatchManager at Cox Automotive, Inc.
“Agitates for change where he sees a need”
Scott Rogers
Scott RogersTechnical Marketing Manager at VMware Tanzutive, Inc.
“Ken is one of the great leaders that I have had the pleasure of working with”
Jim Curtis
Jim CurtisHead of Sales - Americas at commercetools
“Ken is a passionate leader and problem solver”
Ed Smith
Ed SmithFormer CTO/CIO Anthem, Cox Automotive, Equifax
“Highly recommend Ken for any results based organization”
Joy Jackson
Joy Jackson
"I found Ken a masterful value and fantastic addition and leaned on him regularly for advice."
Tom Edwards
Tom EdwardsCEO
“I definitely benefited from things from in the "Ken playbook" I learned from you.”
Nadya Duke Boone
Nadya Duke BooneChief Product Officer
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