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Owen Tracey

Owen Tracey

Partner and Global CMT Practice Leader at Kearney

Dallas, Texas, United States
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Summary

Owen Tracey is a highly experienced global management consultant, currently a Partner and Global Communications, Media & Technology Practice Leader at Kearney. He specializes in telecommunications strategy, guiding telcos through challenges and opportunities presented by 5G, AI integration, network slicing, and evolving market structures. His work involves in-depth analysis of industry trends and co-authoring numerous reports and articles on these topics. kearney+3
With a strong academic background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University College Cork and an MBA from Melbourne Business School, Owen combines technical understanding with business acumen. He has held leadership roles, including serving as President of the student body during his MBA, indicating early leadership capabilities. kearney
Owen is recognized as an "Experienced Board Member" and "Technology Enthusiast," actively participating in industry discussions and contributing to thought leadership. His career at Kearney has seen him work across diverse geographies, including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, reflecting a global perspective and adaptability. kearney+1
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Owen possesses a hands-on, problem-solving approach, exemplified by his hobby of repairing broken generators. This suggests a practical and inquisitive nature that likely extends to his consulting work. kearney

Work

Education

Writing

Top takeaways from MWC 2025

January 1, 2025

Kearney's insights on key themes from the MWC 2025 telecom event, focusing on AI adoption in networks, market structure enabling sustainable growth, and the promise of network APIs for telcos.

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Kearney's 2025 5G Success Index

January 1, 2024

Co-authored report highlighting strategies for driving commercial success and embracing the impact era of 5G, emphasizing that businesses should not wait for 6G.

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How can wireless network slicing turbocharge B2B revenue

January 1, 2023

An analysis of network slicing's potential to enable telcos to move beyond price wars and leverage 5G to boost profitability in B2B markets.

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Telcos face new challenges, but delayering offers a way forward

January 1, 2023

Discusses how delayering strategies can help telcos navigate new challenges and drive value by separating governance, financial accountability, and organizational structure.

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Stretch but don’t break: elasticity explains how ICT still makes sense for telcos

January 1, 2022

A publication exploring whether ICT is a viable growth path for telcos in the business-to-business space and providing recommendations for optimal positioning.

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Why delayering demands a SKU-led approach

An article discussing strategies for delayering in the communications industry to drive network innovation.

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Hobbies

Enjoys taking apart broken generators to understand and fix them, demonstrating a keen interest in problem-solving and mechanics. kearney