I’m Kevin Harrington, a seasoned business professional with a diverse career spanning multiple industries and roles. Through Exit Factor, I specialise in providing strategic business succession and exit planning for SME owners.
My Professional Journey
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working in various leadership positions across technology, telecoms, consumer electronics, payments, media, and publishing sectors.
Career Highlights
Technology and Digital Leadership
I’ve held key positions in the tech industry, including:
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at The Panoply, a digitally native technology services company listed on AIM
- Chief Commercial Officer at Tungsten Network, a global leader in e-invoicing and supply chain enablement
Management and Marketing Expertise
My experience extends to several management and marketing roles:
- Managing Director at the Emerging Payments Awards and the Prepaid Awards
- Managing Director of Gx
- Director at Sodexo Motivation Solutions
- Global Marketing Director at BBC Worldwide
- Product Group Marketing Manager at Sony UK
Early Career
Interestingly, my professional journey began in fields quite different from where I am today:
- I started as a junior in an architect’s office
- I also worked as a civil engineering technician
I’m proud to say that some of my early drawings and designs were constructed and are still standing today.
Business Education
I’m a firm believer in continuous learning. I’ve pursued business education programmes at several prestigious institutions:
- Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
- The Open University
- Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School
- Cranfield School of Management
Personal Achievements and Interests
Outside of my professional life:
- I’m a proud father of five children
- I’m an active member of Toastmasters
- Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)
- Competent Leader
- Presentation Mastery Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Engaging Humor Level 1, 2 and 3 certifications
- Triple Crown
- Past President of Warrington Toastmasters
- Immediate Past President of Reading Speakers Club (President from 2023-2025)
- Area Director 2025-2026 (Area Director of the Month, February 2026)
- I’m a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (F1RST)
- I am an IAM RoadSmart Observer and an IMI-accredited IAM Local Observer
- I’m the author of “Testing 1212” – a glossary for live sound engineers
On a lighter note, if I used post-nominal letters, they would read: Kevin Harrington, CP, 25Y, CSE French. These stand for Cycling Proficiency, 25 Yard Swimming Certificate, and CSE French – all proud achievements from my younger days!
Photos of Kevin Harrington
Photos of me to go with the above biography.
More Information
My LinkedIn profile.