Kevin Fernando

Fernando Kevin Vince is a distinguished global business leader and academic with over 30 years of executive experience in multinational corporations. He currently serves as President for Asia Tools & Outdoor Business with Stanley Black & Decker with full P&L responsibility, overseeing strategic growth initiatives and driving business excellence. His expertise spans global strategy, leadership, operations management, human resource and organizational design, with a proven track record in roles such as Chief Operating Officer for a US$600 million multinational and Global Vice President of Operations for a $1.6 billion business.

Dr. Fernando holds Doctoral degrees in Business Administration majoring in Strategy, Digital Transformation, Global Operations Management and Finance. Complemented by multiple master’s degrees, including an MBA, MBus (Accounting), MSc (Strategic Marketing) and MSc Operations & Quality Management. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt (Singapore Quality Institute), Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and a Fellow with the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) and Certified Trainer with the American Management Association (USA).

He is also the author of nine books on strategy, leadership, human resource management and strategic sales planning, reflecting his thought leadership in dynamic business environments. His areas of research and interest include strategy, leadership and digital transformation. His recent research on digital transformation, published in the *IPMA Journal* (2024), examines competitiveness in SMEs through case studies, underscoring his focus on modern organizational challenges.

Kevin is a part-time educator at NTU’s Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). He directs executive programs on strategic management and digital transformation for renewed competitiveness. His programs are delivered with an emphasis on real-world applications for middle to senior leaders incorporating the latest thinking and insights from contemporary applied research. Recently, Kevin has invested in Prime Movers Equity (www.primemoversequity.com). As an operating partner, provide hands-on strategic advisory support to portfolio companies to drive operations improvement and value enhancement,

Qualification & Experience

Education and Development Profile

Charisma University (USA) - November 2024

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration – Finance Strategy)

Charisma University (USA) - July 2023

Master of Science Finance

University of Chichester (UK) - June 2022

Master of Science (Strategic Marketing Management)

Apollos University (USA) - September 2019

Doctor of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)

Tarlac State University (Philippines) - January 2016

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration – Global Operations Strategy)

Institute Prima Bestari (Malaysia) - July 2012

Master of Science (Quality & Operations Management)

Bulacan State University (Philippines) - December 2011

Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration – Strategic Management)

European University (Geneva) - April 2010

Doctor of Business Administration (Business Strategy)

Australian Institute of Business (Formerly Gibaran Graduate School of Business) - October 2007

Doctor of Business Administration (Strategic HR)

University of Southern Queensland (Australia) - April 2007

Master of Management

Sheffield Hallam University (UK) - October 2001

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Management Consultancy)

University of Leicester (UK) - July 1998

Master of Business Administration

Victoria University of Technology (Australia) - November 1997

Master of Business (Professional Accounting)

Society of Business Practitioners (UK) - August 2022

Advanced Diploma in Business Psychology

City University of New York (Baruch College) - November 2012

Global CFO Program

Singapore Management University - August 2011

Strategic Options Thinking

Cranfield School of Management (UK) - March 2011

Innovation Strategy

National University of Singapore - October 2009

Risk Mapping for Strategic, Financial & Operational Risk Decisions Planning

Managing & Marketing Association Examination Board - July 2009

Diploma in Marketing Strategy & Management

Society of Business Practitioners (UK) - February 2008

Graduate Diploma in IT & E-Commerce

Cornell & City University of New York - April to July 2007

Finance Management, M&A & Business Valuation Master Class

World at Work Certified Professionals (USA) - October 2006

Global Remuneration

Singapore Quality Institute (SQI) Singapore - June 2006

Six Sigma Black Belt

Mediation Training Institute South-East Asia - May 2005

Certified Trainer for Managing Workplace Conflict

Thunderbird – The Gavin School of International Management (USA) - May 2004

Executive Leadership Program

Spring Singapore - December 2003

Innovation Class Certified Assessor

American Management Association - April 2002

Certified Trainer

PSB Singapore - October 2001

Certified Consultant National Skills Recognition System

PSB Corporation (Singapore) - June 2001

Certified Consultant for Work Redesign

Extended DISC North America - May 1999

Certification Training

PSB Singapore & Singapore Human Resource Institute - November 1998

Certified Consultant for People Developer Standard

Society of Business Practitioners (UK) - May 1996

Post Graduate Diploma in International Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) - April 2021

Fellow

Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) - November 2008

Fellow

Society of Business Practitioners (UK) - December 1995

Fellow & Certified Professional Manager

Stanley Black & Decker

President Global Tools & Outdoor (Asia) - February 2022
President Growth Initiative Asia GTS - May 2020
Vice President Global Operations - February 2013
Asia Pacific Director HR & Business Process - January 2004

Textron Asia

Asia Pacific Director HR & Business Process - January 2004
Regional Human Resource Manager (Asia Pacific) - September 2002

Infastech Co. Ltd.

Chief Operating Officer - 2010 to 2013

Acument Global Technologies

Vice President Strategy, HR & IT - 2007 to 2010

Sumitomo Bakelite Singapore Pte. Ltd. - September 1994 to September 2002

Manager Human Resources, Admin & Balanced Scorecard Champion
Department Manager Materials Planning & Control - September 2000
Senior Executive - 1996
Executive - 1994

Fineline Technopolis (S) Pte. Ltd. - January 1992 to August 1994

Management Trainee
HR & Administrative Officer
Operations Planning Executive
Assistant Contract Manager

More than 30Years of Professional Experience Across Multiple Industries

Capabilities and Major Accomplishments

2013 to Present

Stanley Black & Decker Engineered Fastening Division
Stanley Black & Decker Tools & Outdoor Asia Division

Integration leader for Global operations with manufacturing operations across the Americas, Asia and Europe for the $1.6Billion Engineered Fastening division of Stanley Black and Decker.
Develop and deploy a global operations strategy and operating system; Implement a global LEAN productivity improvement initiative and manage a 3% to 5% CAPEX allocation and footprint optimization strategy.
Design and implement a turnaround and transformation strategy for T&O China and SEA businesses to achieve high single digit growth and convert a negative margin business into a high single digit OM business.
Lead the identification, negotiation and management of bolt on Acquisitions in Asia as part of growth plan.
Restructuring of Asia Pacific, Global Electronics and North America Industrial businesses to drive renewed profitable growth -Channel mix changes, Customer portfolio changes, business divestitures and MBO.
Global leader to develop new growth segment targeted at Electric Mobility.

2002 to 2013

Infastech Co. Ltd.

Driving accelerated growth through business model redesign US$290Million to $609Million in a period of 3 years.
Leading various commercial and operations improvements to deliver value creation benefits of $33Million over a 2 year period.
Working in partnership with the CEO and investment bankers to transform and sell the Infastech business for $850Million to Stanley Black and Decker (February 2013).
Manage separation of the Avdel and Industrial & Commercial Business units from parent company Acument following the divestiture to CVC Capital & Standard Chartered Private Equity.
As Chief Operating Officer with primary responsibility to set up an integrated business operating system for Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain, IT, HR and Legal, Compliance & IP functions to operate as an independent global corporation with core capabilities to drive profitable growth and competitive positioning.

Acument Global Technologies

Integration of Avdel and Global Industrial & Commercial Business Units of the organization, to form a single business unit to be packaged and sold off.

Textron Asia

Set up the first regional HR system to support growth.
Restructuring of the Asia Business to secure global electronics, automotive and Aerospace customer approvals and required quality and EHS certifications.
Lead for the design, development and implementation of Asia wide Six Sigma and LEAN initiative.
Design and Implementation of Asia Strategy Planning process.

1992 to 2002

Sumitomo Bakelite (Singapore, Malaysia & Suzhou)

Transformation of HR System to be recognized during global customer audits as being Best in Class and nominated for National Training Award.
Lead the company wide Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and LEAN initiatives. Delivering excellent results and winning awards at the national level.
Working with Executive leadership from Japan to design and implement a long-term leadership localization plan.
Assigned a 12 month challenge to manage the supply chain and operations planning department and to drive improvements and appoint a new functional leader.
Appointed leader reporting to the managing director to redesign and facilitate the annual strategy planning session incorporating MBO and Balanced Scorecard principles. Recognized as best practice by the global organization.
Key person responsible to help set up the first R&D center outside Japan in Singapore. Scope included organization design, recruitment, building capabilities for local IP development and patent management.
Support factory set up in Suzhou China. Working with the Expatriate director assigned to employ talent, design organization structure, design and implement policies, work with various government authorities, build capabilities to support technology transfer.

Fineline Technopolis (S) Pte. Ltd.

As a management trainee received rotation around multiple functions Administration, HR, Quality, Operations Planning and Contracts Management. Key person to support functional leaders to build ISO9001 system development, conduct internal audits and support achievement of certification.

What People Say About Kevin

Reviews

I worked with Kevin in the Stanley Engineered Fastening business when he led our Asia region. We were both on the leadership team and my capacity was M&A and finance.

Dennis Lange
Vice President Industrial Relations Stanley Black & Decker

Kevin was a leader with outstanding experience working with personnel that he fully entrusted in their decision making. He made every effort for people working with him to grow their knowledge and experience to accomplish their goals.

Mr. Dale Leuenberger
General Management Decorah Iowa Operations, Stanley Engineered Fastening

Working with Kevin Fernando has been a game-changer for my professional and personal growth. From day one, his leadership stood out—not just for his sharp strategic mind or ability to navigate complex challenges, but for his unwavering integrity and deep respect for every individual on the team.

Dr. Barbara Leahey

I had the opportunity to work with Kevin Vince Fernando during our time at both Textron and Acument, where his strategic foresight and leadership consistently elevated team performance.

Gerade Gomez
FFA / FIPA / MSID-SRAD

It was a true pleasure and honor to work with Kevin as he built his growth strategy and his team across the broader Asian markets. He consistently demonstrated an intellectual curiosity and challenging mindset which always led to the best executed plans to achieve ambitious growth targets.

John Wyatt
Senior Vice President Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Kevin is a strategic business leader: visionary, articulative, and participative, he leads organizations towards their long-term goals by influencing and inspiring the team and its broader group to work towards those goals.

Sandra Yap
Head – Business Development, Marketing & External Relations Se-cure Waste Management (SWM) Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Dr. Kevin Fernando and I have shared a transformative professional journey spanning over two decades, rooted in a deep commitment to operational excellence and human potential.