Ken Clark serves as President & CEO of EmployIndy, where he provides strategic vision and executive leadership for the organization’s mission to connect Marion County residents to quality careers and drive inclusive economic growth. In this role, Ken oversees EmployIndy’s overall strategy, operations, and partnerships, ensuring the workforce system remains employer-responsive, equity-centered, and aligned with the evolving needs of the regional economy.
Prior to becoming President & CEO, Ken served as EmployIndy’s Executive Vice President of Programmatic Operations, leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the organization’s workforce development portfolio. He oversaw all programmatic strategies and operational systems that connect underrepresented residents to high-quality career pathways, skill development, and economic mobility. His leadership strengthened data-informed decision-making, employer alignment, and system-wide performance.
Ken also previously served as Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration, where he directed the organization’s financial management, human resources, information technology, and operational infrastructure. In this capacity, he built strong, scalable systems that positioned EmployIndy to expand its impact and effectiveness.
Before joining EmployIndy, Ken spent more than three years as City Controller and Director of the Office of Finance and Management for the City of Indianapolis & Marion County. He also held dual executive roles at the Information Services Agency (ISA) as Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer, where he led major IT modernization initiatives and restructured the city’s technological cost and revenue models. His work contributed to the City of Indianapolis receiving the Mira Award for Corporate Innovator of the Year, and he was individually recognized as the Indianapolis Business Journal’s CTO of the Year in 2018.
Ken is deeply committed to building an equitable, high-performing workforce system that expands opportunities for residents and strengthens economic vitality across Marion County.