About Us
Our mission is simple. We exist to deliver actionable insights that awaken hearts & minds and accelerate growth. We believe that organizations driven by a clear & strong sense of purpose develop compelling strategies that are successfully executed with passion and conviction. This creates exceptional value and brings purposeful growth.
Kardia (kar-dee´-ah) is a Greek word meaning “heart” or “center”. At Kardia, helping our clients identify and achieve purposeful growth is at the heart of everything we do. We are a management consulting firm that brings a unique approach to our client partnerships – helping organizations achieve "double impact" growth strategies that bring positive change and profitable growth.
We believe in long-term partnerships that deliver lasting value. We provide clarity where there is complexity - helping our clients deliver meaningful and measurable results in the areas of strategy development & execution, domestic & international expansion, sales excellence, M&A, and optimal organizational design.
We are passionate about helping our clients transform upside potential into purposeful growth.
Founder & President
Mike Parker
With over 20 years of progressive sales, international, and executive management experience, Mike brings a creative and collaborative approach to his efforts at Kardia. Having served in both the private and non-profit sectors, he understands the multitude of challenges & complexities facing today's organizations. He now works with organizations of all sizes across various market segments to develop high-performing teams that bring positive change and purposeful growth.
Prior to starting Kardia, Mike served as the President of Fellowes Brands, a large multi-national organization with 17 subsidiaries and over 1,500 employees. He provided leadership across all facets of the business - spearheading worldwide expansion initiatives throughout China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Europe, Canada, Latin America and the United States.
His career started in the non-profit sector, leading all marketing, public relations, and fundraising initiatives as the Director of Constituent Relations for the Chalmers Center for Economic Development, a non-profit research and development organization committed to breaking the spiritual, social, and material bonds of poverty.
He now leverages this extensive experience in assisting organizations in the areas of strategy development and execution, sales excellence, domestic & international expansion, M&A, and optimal organizational design.