“From the moment I met her, Kathi’s outstanding insight, depth of knowledge and natural acumen were apparent, and she immediately became invaluable in steering the business through the most challenging environment.  Kathi is able to instantly interpret extremely complex situations, making quick, accurate decisions which she clearly communicates to naturally garner trust and alignment from all levels both inside and outside the organization.”

David Newton – Commercial Director, Thermal Management at Parker Meggitt

“Kathi is an exceptional [Contract] practitioner and a wonderful colleague.  Here relentless pursuit of finding a win/win whilst negotiating firmly sets her apart.” 

Barry Matthews – Group Deputy General Counsel

“Kathi is highly capable and is very adept at combining classic [contract management] skills, with an ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and partners.  Kathi would be an asset to any organization…and…deliver outstanding results.“

Huseyin Kose – VP Channel Partnerships & Commercial Operations

“Kathi…saw past functional boundaries, and helped develop solutions that could improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.”

Gerard Beddis – Chief Supply Chain Officer

“Kathi succeeded in transforming the business [operations] and made the organization more empowered.  Kathi is competent, hardworking, efficient and last but not least she is very good at communicating and [getting] people to follow her…if I had to employ a COO in the US, then Kathi would be the first call.” 

Niels Bach – Managing Director

“[Kathi] came into a fairly chaotic operational environment and as able to advocate for and implement an efficient structure.  I really appreciated her experience with the policies and procedures needed to succeed in business and her level-headed approach to problems“

Michael Fitz – Director Engineering Career Path

“Ms. Smidt’s….thorough knowledge of doing work for the government, from bidding & contracting through purchasing & manufacturing [and] regulatory and compliance aspects of [business] acquisition, and AS9100 certification.  Kathi’s ability to communicate clearly and her steadfast pursuit of corporate operational and financial objectives make her an ideal choice …for any company involved in government contracts and/or manufacturing of high reliability equipment.”

Chandler Smith – Independent Consultant

“I worked with Kathleen as her customer under stressing circumstances where she stepped in to lead her team in delivering a very complex set of hardware.  She is an outstanding communicator and organizer with excellent customer focus.  She is adaptable, technically and operationally, and is a pleasure to work with.”

Tom Fitzhugh – Principal at Fitzhugh Engineering Services 

“Kathi is results driven strategic and operational leader, who balances risk and reward in line with the organization’s strategic goals.”

Lauren Hanlon, CPA, CA, Associate Director, Financial Services