rex varner

Founder and Independent Strategic Management Consultant at Bve Strategy

United States

Bio Summary

I am a former COO and McKinsey consultant with over 20 years of C-suite, consulting, private sector, and not-for-profit experience. I have successfully launched start-up businesses and led turn-arounds of functions and teams. I am a keen problem solver and am equally adept at setting strategies and tactical execution. I have significant experience living and working internationally and in emerging markets.

As a strategy consultant, my clients include tech companies, foundations, national and state governments, nonprofit start-ups, advocacy organizations, charter management organizations, and education policy and service providers.

Employment History

Bve Strategy

Founder and Independent Strategic Management Consultant

Bve Strategy

May 2017 - present


Rodel

Chief Operating Officer

Rodel

August 2012 - September 2017

Delaware, OH, USA


Bellwether Education Partners

Partner

Bellwether Education Partners

October 2011 - July 2012

Washington D.C., DC, USA


Teach For America

Vice President, Strategy and Administration

Teach For America

May 2009 - October 2011

NY, USA


CEB Talent Daily

Practice Manager

CEB Talent Daily

October 2001 - April 2009

Washington D.C., DC, USA


McKinsey & Company

Engagement Manager

McKinsey & Company

September 1998 - September 2001

Johannesburg, South Africa


Peace Corps

Small Enterprise Development Volunteer

Peace Corps

1993 - 1995


Accenture

Senior Associate

Accenture

1990 - 1993

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Language Skills

Country Experience

Nigeria Saudi Arabia South Africa United Kingdom United States

Skills

Finance

Business

Strategic Planning,

Project Management,

Operations

Human Resources

Education and Training

Program Management