OUR FOUNDER
Graden Keller | Global Business Advisor | Leadership, Strategy, and Culture Expert | Founder, kellerconsulting® | Powerful leadership voice on LinkedIn—fusing intellectual rigor with emotional intelligence. On a trajectory of rare influence built not on hype, but on clarity, courage, and contribution. Building a category-defining thought leadership ecosystem.
A global thought leader, Graden ranks in the top 0.1% of LinkedIn’s Elite Creators. He guides organizations in driving sustainable, measurable impact. As the founder of kellerconsulting® (est. 1977), he has led a team of experts in guiding businesses worldwide through transformative change, strategy formation, and leadership development—enabling them to navigate complexity, enhance performance, and achieve lasting results.
Beyond consulting, he has founded and led ventures in film, broadcasting, media and fashion, gaining firsthand insight into the strategic and operational challenges tied to bottom-line accountability. As a Board Member and Senior Program Designer for a top-tier Training & Development firm, he co-designed and helped establish custom action-learning programs for Fortune 500 companies, including an outdoor experiential learning initiative at Shell Oil’s Corporate Learning Center.
In academia, Graden served as an adjunct professor for over 20 years at the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas, teaching Economics, Leadership, and Management. His teaching included leading the capstone Seminar in Management for graduating business majors.
A sought-after speaker, he is recognized for his candid insights, deep engagement, and ability to challenge conventional thinking. Frequently invited to speak at universities and professional groups, he brings practical, real-world experiences and expertise that inspire leaders to navigate change with confidence. His mission is to create lasting impact—empowering leaders, teams, and businesses to grow in ways that transcend financial success.