Bernard William Kinsey

It has been said that Bernard W. Kinsey has lead many lives in one. Described as an “aggressive achiever” by the New York Times, Kinsey has traversed the corporate, private, philanthropic, educational and entrepreneurial landscape in a way that appears seamless. He says that he lives his life based on two simple principles; to whom much is given, much is required and living a life of no regrets and that is evidenced in his endeavors, accomplishments and lifestyle.

Bernard W. Kinsey is the president and founder of KBK Enterprises, Inc., a management consulting firm with extensive experience and success providing advice and counsel to senior-level executives. He has consulted on economic development with the governments of South Africa, Germany, the U.K., and France and was appointed Honorary Consul General by the U.S. State Department and the Central African Republic. In his role at RLA, Kinsey led L.A.’s rebuilding efforts after the 1992 civil unrest. He was responsible for generating more than $380 million in investments from the private sector for inner city Los Angeles.

Kinsey also enjoyed a 20-year association with the Xerox Corporation and was one of the pioneers in breaking down racial barriers in corporate America. Holding a multitude of C-level positions, Kinsey holds the distinction of achieving number one status in each sales and marketing position he has held from 1968 through 1984. His leadership of the Xerox Black Employees Association led to the hiring of thousands of black employees, women and Latinos and is the subject of a Harvard Business School case study.