Barbara Ray Email & Phone Number

Recognized by Consulting Magazine as a 2022 Global Leader in Consulting for excellence in influence. The recognition was based on influencing change in organizational culture and industry practices that impacted the company’s measures of success. She previously was recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Top 25 Consultant. Barbara brings over 30 years of experience helping businesses in the public and private sectors adapt and transform in today’s changing environment, leading profitable strategies for clients across industries, geographies and capabilities. She helps clients revolutionize operational and functional areas, leveraging data-driven process improvement techniques with an emphasis on the people and culture of the organization to drive results. With previous experience as an attorney, Barbara brings a unique background and perspective blending law, procurement and broad business experience, which she leverages to develop winning growth strategies.Now at North Highland, Barbara serves as a Managing Director and President, leading clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, transportation, life sciences, energy & utilities, hospitality, public sector and healthcare. She is experienced with large scale change, as well as executive leadership on her client's large managed services efforts. Her growth and leadership initiatives are instrumental in generating client value and inspiring ingenuity and integrity across clients and the firm. She also serves as a thought leader, authoring research-driven content that highlights emerging trends and priorities across key industries.Barbara is an innovative, engaged, and energetic leader, with a gift at coaching and developing others. “If there’s one way to sum up Barbara’s impressive contributions, it’s that she brings a growth mindset to everything she does and sets a compelling example to inspire others,” said Alex Bombeck, CEO. “She has been extraordinary in leading our change and transformation consultancy, embracing our internal transformation along the way.”

Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Management, and 22 others.