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Founder and Principal of consulting firm dedicated to serving organizations that are accelerating transformation. Offering an agile and strategic approach to designing and building affordable, business-centric programs for Sustainability/ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility and Communications that will build value with customers, employees and stakeholders. Leveraging deep expertise in Corporate Responsibility, Governance, Change Management, Strategy Development, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Communications, Organizational Realignment and Leadership Engagement to deliver for client success.

Tigard, Oregon, Us

Member of the Board of Directors of Agilyx AS (AGLX-OB), a pioneer in developing closed-loop advanced recycling solutions for mixed waste plastics - dedicated to making plastics circular. Established governance framework and ESG program; developed sustainability roadmap and goals aligned with UNSDGs. Prepared company for listing on the Oslo Bors Merkur Market (now EuroNext Growth) in 2020.

Wayne, Pennsylvania, Us

Built company’s reputation and Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility program, including GRI-aligned public reporting, setting 10-year sustainability goals, global employee volunteering program, and incorporating sustainability into business strategies. Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and responsible for Crisis Management for the company. Designed EH&S organization and championed innovative EH&S programs that helped employees deliver best-ever safety and environmental performance in top decile of industry. Created and led global leadership meetings; championed and led global employee engagement survey and action program. Led company renaming PMO to change company name from Styron to Trinseo. Supported Board of Directors Committee on EH&S, setting agendas and facilitating Board committee meetings. Executive champion for leadership and strategy alignment, company reputation, stakeholder perspectives, and building company culture.

Wayne, Pennsylvania, Us

Trinseo (formerly Styron) was formed in June 2010, following its sale from The Dow Chemical Company to Bain Capital Partners. As a member of the executive leadership team, helped lead the company to become a leading global materials company. Built company brand, led creation of company mission, vision, values and culture. Served as Chief Communications Officer, with global responsibility for brand management, internal and external comms, public relations, government affairs, public policy, issues management, industry affairs, marketing communications, digital marketing and business intelligence/market research. Led communications track for numerous M&A acquisitions, divestitures and closures. Led global leadership meetings, shaped strategy and positioning, drove leadership alignment and employee engagement.

Midland, Michigan, Us

As part of the Stryon spin-off from Dow, I led Public Affairs and Business Intelligence for the carve-out and formation of this new company. Established new departments and designed organizations, led day-one programs for employees and external stakeholders to position the spin-off for success.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Responsible for Public Affairs/Communications organization aligned with all Dow businesses. Led organization of 120 employees around the world, with oversight accountability for budget of $85 million. Drove best practices in marketing communications globally. Led organizational redesign for global function. Aligned business branding and communications programs with corporate brand and messaging. Led Public Affairs/ Communications strategy for $14B K-Dow Petrochemicals joint venture.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Developed and managed communications and public affairs programs. Provided strategic counsel to senior leaders of multiple business units on media relations, issues/public policy, and employee change communication. Represented Dow on trade associations, managed communications related to acquisitions/JVs/divestitures, wrote speeches and presentations to investors/analysts. Developed and managed 100-day plan for new Chief Operating Officer. Designed communication strategy for the integration of Dow’s acquisition of Union Carbide, led “day one” communications and designed change management programs to merge two corporate cultures. Organized bell-ringing at NYSE. Managed programs for news media, employees, retirees, and the general public. Led plant site community relations, trained plant managers in media relations and crisis management. Served as media liaison, spokesperson. Speechwriter for CEO and other executives.