Karim “K. C.” Kanaan is a senior management executive with more than 25 years of business-to-business and business-to-consumer, operations, sales and marketing experience.
Known both for his command of the big picture and his relentless ability to execute on short term strategy, Kanaan has repeatedly inspired teams to strive for – and achieve – the impossible. His unique blend of education and international experience complements his passionate leadership style, collaborative approach and unwavering drive.
His success with venture backed start-ups, rewarding creativity and speed, as well as public companies that thrive on process and fiscal discipline underscore the diversity of his skills and the strength of his approach. Persuasive and diplomatic, yet with the guts to “call it as he sees it”, Kanaan regularly bridges divisions, unites teams and has earned the trusted advisor role in every organization he has been a part of.
Such an impressive background has certainly made KC one of the “rocks” of Envoy America, but behind the businessman is a touching need that he knew he could be the solution for.
“Andy and I saw how painful it was when our older parents lost their ability to drive, and with it, their independence. They needed reliable, safe, door-to-door transportation that comes at a specified time, is affordable, and provides polite, compassionate, professional service. So we created Envoy America…so that my mom and people like her would never have to worry about where they want to go.” K.C. Kanaan
Envoy America is a Scottsdale, Arizona company that operates a ridesharing platform and mobile application that matches seniors that cannot drive or don’t want to drive themselves with driver companions.
The company leverages smart technology and human compassion to extend the health system outside the home. Our service helps seniors stay healthy, independent and socially active – all without getting behind the wheel of a car.
The service provided by the driver companions includes transportation that is always coupled with assistance and companionship during the trip.