As Chief Financial Officer at Kennedy Jenks (KJ), Christine Battaglia oversees the firm’s financial strategy and operations, supporting disciplined growth, operational resilience, and long-term value creation.
Christine brings more than 20 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, with a career rooted in financial leadership and operational excellence. Her focus is on financial strategy and profitable growth while leading high-performing finance teams.
Throughout her career, Christine has earned a reputation as a collaborative leader who partners closely with operational teams to support informed decision-making and sustainable business performance. Her experience spans financial planning, forecasting, and organizational leadership with a consistent focus on aligning financial strategy with company goals.
A champion of employee ownership, Christine supports educational initiatives to help staff and employee-owners better understand the business aspects of engineering and the direct link between their work and the company’s growth. This appointment reflects KJ’s continued focus on disciplined growth, strong financial stewardship, and building leadership teams that support the firm’s mission and employee-ownership culture.
Christine holds a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Western Illinois University.
