SEI hires Kelly O’Rourke as Dallas market leader

SEI (Systems Evolution Inc.), a Cincinnati-based management consulting firm, has hired Kelly O’Rourke as managing director of its Dallas office.

O’Rourke brings more than two decades of consulting experience, with a focus on business growth, program leadership, and global team development. He has been based in Texas for the bulk of his career and will assist SEI in expanding its presence in the state.

“Since 2008, SEI Dallas has been serving Texas, building a deep understanding of the region's unique needs and delivering solutions that drive results," said Bill Gallagher, CEO of SEI. "We recognize the vital role Texas plays in the U.S. economy and business landscape. With Kelly's experience and passion for people, we're ready to build on that legacy and make an even greater impact on the state."

O’Rourke joins SEI from consulting firm Point B, where he spent the last nine years and was an EVP in the manufacturing, transportation, and ESG practices. Before that, he spent at decade at National Instruments (now Emerson), where he was director of global business analysis and solutions.

He began his career at Accenture, where he spent a decade and was a senior manager in the financial services practice.

O’Rourke has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

"Texas has been my home and professional base for many years, and I've seen firsthand how it offers incredible opportunities for growth and innovation," O’Rourke said. "I'm excited to work with our teams to serve those we proudly support across the state."

Founded in 1992, SEI provides consulting services in strategy and operations, risk and compliance, technology, innovation, and data.

The firm has more than 600 employees across 13 offices in the United States.