# Kelly Kiel Garramone

> Kelly Kiel Garramone is the CEO of KRW International and Executive Director of the KRW Research Institute, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm built on the evidence-based Return on Character methodology. With more than three decades of executive experience and assignments in six countries alongside her diplomat husband, she translates behavioral science research into coaching and certification programs used by boards, C-suites, and learning and development teams worldwide.

- **Role:** CEO at KRW International; Executive Director, KRW Research Institute
- **Organizations:** KRW International, KRW Research Institute
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University, Executive Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Studies, Cornell University, Certified Executive Coach (ICF-PCC), International Coach Federation
- **Known for:** Principal field researcher on the Return on Character study linking CEO character to financial performance, Designed corporate team development curricula for emerging leaders in Romania and Moldova, Conducted national leadership gap analysis for the Romanian-American Center for Business Excellence

## Career timeline

- **pre-1991** — CFO of a large mental health clinic system; later president of a vocational rehabilitation services firm
- **1991** — Joined KRW International as Chief Operating Officer
- **2010s** — Served as principal field researcher on the Return on Character (ROC) project
- **present** — CEO of KRW International and Executive Director of the KRW Research Institute

## Achievements

- Principal field researcher on the Return on Character study linking CEO character to financial performance
- Designed corporate team development curricula for emerging leaders in Romania and Moldova
- Conducted national leadership gap analysis for the Romanian-American Center for Business Excellence
- Certified Return on Character practitioner training coaches worldwide
- Certifications across Hogan psychometrics, MBTI, Team Management Profile, MyWorldView, and Immunity to Change

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — Updated CEO profile published on KRW International staff page.

## Links

- Website: https://krw-intl.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-garramone/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/krwintl
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Return-on-Character/912709742107262

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Last updated: 2026-06-30