Kelly O’Connor

Kelly has over 20 years of experience in strategically growing and developing businesses, brands, and strategic partnerships. A globally recognized executive producer and innovator, she has operated and led the overall strategy, management and execution of high-profile initiatives, projects and thought leadership events, working with some of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, executives, investors, celebrities and public policy officials to drive impact and turn their vision into reality.

Kelly is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of StageLight Group x Lumiere Partners where she works with companies, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to help them grow their business, amplify their brand, forge strategic partnerships and turn their vision into reality. In addition, she is the Creator, Founder and Executive Producer of SCALE Global – the world’s premiere thought leadership gathering for the entrepreneurial and financial ecosystem. Advisory and investments under StageLight x Lumiere include SCALE Global, BOMANI, Opto, Zappos, HitRecord, and MODD Group – a portfolio of residential real estate properties.

Kelly has also served in the White House as the Chief Growth Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)  and has ghostwritten, edited, and packaged numerous non-fiction and finance books – including 12 bestsellers, 3 of which were listed in The New York Times.

Previously, Kelly was a Partner & Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy at SkyBridge Capital where she co-led teams engaged in marketing and events; brand development and strategic partnerships; and communications and public relations. Prior she was an Editor at John Wiley & Sons and began her career at Columbia University working on Special Events, Projects & Communications.

Kelly received a Master’s degree in Organization & Leadership from Columbia University. She also earned a B.A. in English Literature from Wagner College and graduated summa cum laude.

A native New Yorker, her global experience spans more than 20 years in various locations including the U.S., London, Switzerland, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. She is passionate about building communities of collaboration, connectivity and celebration.

Please contact Kelly to learn more about SCALE Global & StageLight Group by emailing her at kelly@stagelightgroup.com.