Crystal Ashby

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Independent Board Director @ Board Memberships
Philadelphia, PA, US
Crystal Ashby's Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, United States
About Crystal Ashby

Currently, Crystal serves as an Independent Board Director for Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE) and as a board director of several other organizations. She applies her experience and advocacy to create sustainable change in a broader context. As the Interim President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Crystal led the organization’s efforts to increase the number of global Black executives in the C-Suite, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises. She was the first woman president and CEO of the organization and traces her association with The ELC to her participation in the first class of The ELC’s ‘Strengthening the Pipeline’ leadership development program. 

Crystal is an accomplished senior executive, board member, and lawyer with more than 30 years of leadership success. Her corporate leadership experience was gained over a 22-year career with BP where her roles spanned government and external affairs, law, compliance and ethics, university relations, and retail. Being a leader across multiple disciplines, Crystal understands how management and board governance can positively impact business results. And her multi-disciplinary leadership roles have provided her with the ability to assess, coach and motivate others.

Crystal Ashby's Current Company Details
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Independent Board Director
Philadelphia, PA, US
Crystal Ashby Work Experience Details
  • Board Memberships
    Independent Board Director
    Board Memberships
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
  • Independence Blue Cross
    Executive Vice President And Chief People Officer
    Independence Blue Cross Jul 2021 - Present
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
  • Independence Health Group, Inc.
    Executive Vice President And Chief People Officer
    Independence Health Group, Inc. Jul 2021 - Present
  • Board Memberships
    Independent Board Director
    Board Memberships 2015 - Present
    Crystal serves (and has served) as a Director on the boards of:Texas Reliability Entity, Inc. (Texas RE) The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Genesys Works (National) Holocaust Museum HoustonWomen Business Collaborative (WBC)
National Urban League TrusteeChicago United CEO CouncilWestern States Petroleum AssociationAnd she serves on:University of Michigan College of Engineering:- Dean’s Leadership Advisory Board;- Chairs: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion External Advisory CouncilUniversity of Michigan College of Literature, Science and Arts Alumni Work Group for the Barger Leadership Institute
  • The Executive Leadership Council (Elc)
    Interim Chief Executive Officer
    The Executive Leadership Council (Elc) Dec 2019 - Jul 2021
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Crystal leads the organization’s efforts to increase the number of global black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises. She is the first woman president and CEO of the organization and traces her association with The ELC to her participation in the first class of The ELC’s Strengthening the Pipeline leadership development program.
  • Bp
    Executive Vice President, Government & Public Affairs And Strategic University Relationships
    Bp 2011 - Jan 2015
    London, England, Gb
    Reported directly to the BP America Chairman and President, with responsibility for developing and implementing government and external relations strategy at the State level, in alignment with the Federal strategy, across the USA including on the Gulf Coast, with a focus on crisis management efforts, reputational risk, strategic judgment, creation of opportunities and the successful advocacy of issues supporting BP’s business strategies, license to operate and reputation. Accountable for management and prioritization of budget of $60+ million including staff, contributions, 3rd party relationships, philanthropic activities, sponsorships, memberships, consultants and other strategic relationship efforts supporting BP’s US Operations. Served as SVP of Strategic University Relationships with a focus on building alliances with key universities and influencers to enhance first level recruitment for BPs talent pipeline, with responsibility for evaluating competitor engagement and strategic solutions. Served as member of the BP America Leadership team and BP America D&I Council.
  • Bp
    Executive Vice President, Government & Public Affairs Exploration & Production/Refining& Marketing
    Bp 2010 - 2011
    London, England, Gb
    Responsible for supporting businesses in developing and executing externally facing strategies. Hands on participation in communities where BP operated, working side by side with civic leaders, residents and employees to develop sustainable programs that enhanced corporate reputation while providing financial and intrinsic value to the community.
  • Bp
    Vice President, Government & Public Affairs (G&Pa), Refining & Marketing
    Bp 2008 - 2010
    London, England, Gb
    Responsible for supporting businesses in developing and executing externally facing strategies. Initially led team of 18 government, public affairs and regulatory affairs professionals through 3 direct reports. Hands on participation in communities where BP operated, working side by side with civic leaders, residents and employees to develop sustainable programs that enhanced corporate reputation while providing financial and intrinsic value to the community. Member of US Refining & Marketing Extended Leadership Team.
  • Bp
    Managing Attorney, U.S. Retail Operations
    Bp 2006 - 2008
    London, England, Gb
    Served as lead counsel for numerous marketing business units across the US which distribute to wholesalers, dealers, commercial customers and consumers.
  • Bp
    Senior Advisor, Western Hemisphere Liaison
    Bp 2005 - 2006
    London, England, Gb
    Served as the primary interface between BP America President and BP plc Chief of Staff, focusing on information flow, risk assessment and communications for US leadership, executive team and the board.
  • Bp
    Senior Advisor, Global Group Compliance & Ethics Officer
    Bp 2004 - 2005
    London, England, Gb
    Based in London, served in two strategic roles as senior advisor to BP’s first global Compliance & Ethics Officer, and as primary interface between the Chairman of BP America and BP London’s Chief of Staff Office.
  • Bp
    Senior Attorney – Litigation, And Manager, Paralegals
    Bp 2002 - 2004
    London, England, Gb
    Member of Law Department Leadership Team with direct accountability for Paralegal Organization. Supervised litigation portfolio involving claims arising from toxic torts, product liability, personal injury and commercial business issues.
  • Bp
    Commercial Attorney
    Bp 1993 - 2002
    London, England, Gb
    Counsel for marketing business units across the US which distribute to wholesalers, dealers, commercial customers and consumers.
  • Hinshaw & Culbertson Llp
    Litigation Attorney
    Hinshaw & Culbertson Llp 1989 - 1993
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Products liability litigator. Also served as an Associate at Jones, Ware & Grenard (1988 to 1989) and as a Law Clerk for the Hon. Judge Odas Nicholson in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (1987 to 1988)

Crystal Ashby Skills

Leadership Strategy Public Affairs Management Strategic Planning Change Management Energy Industry Energy Crisis Communications Strategic Communications Mergers And Acquisitions Crisis Management Government Petroleum Program Management Natural Gas Upstream Public Relations Communications Planning Refining Leadership Development Media Relations Performance Management Oil And Gas Commodity Markets Organizational Development Oil And Gas Industry Joint Ventures Corporate Social Responsibility Reputation Management Energy Policy Lng Oil/gas Gas Risk Assessment Internal Communications Corporate Communications Marketing Communications Messaging Communication Training Pipelines Diversity And Inclusion Speech Writing Marketing

Crystal Ashby Education Details

  • Depaul University College Of Law
    Depaul University College Of Law
    Juris Doctor
  • University Of Michigan
    University Of Michigan
    English And Psychology

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Crystal Ashby works for Board Memberships

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Crystal Ashby's current role is Independent Board Director.

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Crystal Ashby's email address is crystal.ashby@bp.com

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What schools did Crystal Ashby attend?

Crystal Ashby attended Depaul University College Of Law, University Of Michigan.

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Crystal Ashby has skills like Leadership, Strategy, Public Affairs, Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Energy Industry, Energy, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Mergers And Acquisitions, Crisis Management.

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