Strategic and Operational Consulting
We are an independent professional services firm with expertise in strategic planning and operations management. A core focus is supporting our clients as they prepare for and execute growth strategies.
A Unique Approach
As a boutique management consulting firm, we bring a personal focus to our clients’ needs. Our diverse background gives us a unique perspective as we work with clients to develop creative approaches to the opportunities ahead of them.
Our services include strategic and operational planning, program management, and the oversight of ongoing operations. We are here to help you plan, execute, and manage the programs that are key to your success and growth.
Robert Geckeler
PRACTICE AREA: PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT
Robert has over 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience spanning a wide range of product formats and therapeutic areas, including pain management, CNS disorders, cardiovascular disease, and oncology. He has managed and led global therapeutic development programs ranging from first-in-man and proof-of-concept studies through pivotal registration trials. Most recently, Robert was Chief Development Officer for Sitka Biopharma. Prior to that, he served on the board of Cerion NRx, headed Operations at Telephus Bioscience and Xenome Ltd., and held project leadership and management positions at Elan, Arena, and Avera.
Robert has a BA in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from San Diego State University.
Morgan Crena
PRACTICE AREA: EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Morgan’s focus includes strategy planning, business development, program and project management for start-ups and early-stage companies. She provides design-based problem solving and hands-on project guidance to innovative organizations and supports early-stage product development across diverse industries including blockchain, crypto-finance, fin-tech, sustainable real estate development, and agricultural technology. In addition to investing in digital assets, Morgan invests in entrepreneurs, with a stake in their growth and future. Authenticity and integrity mark her relationships personally and professionally. Her interests are in human and economic development, Web3, cybersecurity, AI, intellectual property, and the intersection of technology and law.
She was formerly COO at Pale Blue Ventures, Head of Sales & Marketing at Serosun Farms, and advisor to several tech companies including Vega Fund and Off The Chain Capital. She received a Distributed Markets award for a provenance blockchain POC, was nominated for a Newsweek Blockchain Award, and was an SXSW panelist for emerging technology.
Morgan received her MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Our Services
Program Management
Strategic & Operational Planning
Operations Management
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Kelena Management, LLC
315 South Coast Highway 101
Suite U-7
Encinitas, CA 92024
