Keith Van Pelt

Keith Van Pelt is a results-driven executive and strategic advisor who specializes in turning strategy into execution and delivering measurable business outcomes where it matters most. With leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized organizations, and early-stage ventures, Keith has led complex operations with P&L responsibility exceeding $425M and oversight of more than 450 employees. He is known for stepping into challenging environments—driving performance, stabilizing operations, and leading high-stakes initiatives that demand immediate impact. Throughout his career, Keith has consistently delivered significant cost reductions, operational improvements, and performance gains by implementing disciplined execution, strengthening accountability, and optimizing core business processes. He brings a no-nonsense, execution-focused approach that prioritizes results over theory. As the founder of VP Consulting LLC, Keith partners directly with executive leadership teams to lead critical initiatives, improve operational performance, and ensure strategy is executed with precision. Whether serving in an advisory capacity or as a fractional executive, he embeds within organizations to drive alignment, accelerate decision-making, and deliver outcomes. Keith is particularly effective in situations where execution is falling short, performance is under pressure, or leadership teams need experienced, hands-on guidance to move forward with clarity and confidence. His approach combines strategic insight with practical operational leadership—ensuring that initiatives are not just planned, but executed and sustained. A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and both a Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Keith applies structured, data-driven methodologies to solve complex business challenges and deliver lasting results.