TRANSFORMATION, EASE & VALUE

Heidi C. Bertram

Her primary focus was to support the design and development of process and controls to remediate the company’s ten material weaknesses. She also worked at Stratus Computer, as a developer and manufacturer of fault tolerant computer systems, where she started up the worldwide internal audit function.  She previously held the role of Manufacturing Controller at Stratus.


Most recently, Ms. Bertram has worked as consultant at a number of leading companies providing support with control design and implementation, as well as with evaluations of operational processes to drive bottom line efficiencies.  Ms. Bertram received her BS in Accounting from Northeastern University.  

Heidi C. Bertram served as Internal Audit Director at Sonus Networks, a leader in IP networking. 

Founder Kathy O’Donnell served in a number of senior financial and operational roles in global companies across various industries.  

KBO Consulting Services specializes in assisting companies develop and transform their operational and business processes and controls so that they


  • are highly effective, efficient and compliant,

  • drive improved results to the bottom line and 

  • add to the value of the company.


Our firm was founded in 2012 by Kathy O’Donnell, who previously served in a number of senior finance and operational roles in companies such as Stratus Computer, Manufacturers’ Services, Sonus Networks and A123 Systems.  Our principals have more than 50 years combined experience spanning a number of industries. We are committed to providing our clients with unparalleled service and significant return on their consulting investment.


Areas of specialty include 


  • Business Process Development & Enhancement

  • Financial Operations & Controls

  • Revenue Recognition

  • Manufacturing Finance

  • Sales Operations

  • Internal Audit 

  • SOX Compliance

  • Post-Merger Integration

  • Supply Chain Management 

  • Corporate Governance and Fraud Prevention Programs


KBO Consulting and its team of highly specialized consultants can also offer support with special projects focused on targeted business process improvements or problem analysis and resolution.

Kathy Barry O'donnell

About Us

Helping you to build and transform 
your business processes

Before founding KBO Consulting Services, she served as Director of Sales Operations at A123 Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems.    Prior to that, Kathy spent five years at Sonus Networks, Inc., a leader in IP networking, where she held the positions of Worldwide Sales Controller and Director of Internal Audit.  


Ms. O’Donnell created the Internal Audit function at Sonus. She also created the Internal Audit function at Manufacturer’s Services, Ltd, a global electronics and supply chain services company, where she served as Director of Internal Audit for five years. Previously, Ms. O’Donnell spent thirteen years at Stratus Computer, Inc, where she held positions in Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Planning and Internal Audit. She started her career at the Boston office of Coopers & Lybrand, where she served as a CPA audit professional. Ms. O’Donnell holds a B.A. from Bentley College. Member National Association of Professional Women,  Women Champions of Business in Boston, Internal Audit Association and Financial Executives Networking Group Los Angeles and Boston.