Erin L. Henry, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I partner with clients across multiple industries, including financial services, private equity, consumer, industrial, technology and nonprofit to amplify possibilities for leaders and help them create positive change for their organizations and communities. I work with clients on talent strategy, leadership development, executive coaching, leader transition and acceleration, senior team effectiveness, merger integration, culture transformation and organizational change, including initiatives… Show more I partner with clients across multiple industries, including financial services, private equity, consumer, industrial, technology and nonprofit to amplify possibilities for leaders and help them create positive change for their organizations and communities. I work with clients on talent strategy, leadership development, executive coaching, leader transition and acceleration, senior team effectiveness, merger integration, culture transformation and organizational change, including initiatives that support sustainable business practices. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

I provided strategic consulting and portfolio services for two funds: $200M Future Ventures focused on seed and Series A investments in FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, and enterprise software and industry-agnostic Cream City VC driving economic development in southeastern Wisconsin by supporting pre-seed startups. I analyzed businesses and their leadership for strategic fit and owned post-investment relationships to maximize long-term value.I drove a fund diversity, equity & inclusion… Show more I provided strategic consulting and portfolio services for two funds: $200M Future Ventures focused on seed and Series A investments in FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, and enterprise software and industry-agnostic Cream City VC driving economic development in southeastern Wisconsin by supporting pre-seed startups. I analyzed businesses and their leadership for strategic fit and owned post-investment relationships to maximize long-term value.I drove a fund diversity, equity & inclusion strategy to support the fund’s $40M commitment to Black and women founders, enhance deal flow for regionally focused impact fund and help portfolio companies leverage resources on diverse recruiting and inclusive culture building. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

I drove organizational transformation as direct report to CHRO and advisor to HR leadership team. I performed all necessary planning and execution to realize CHRO’s strategic vision, fostering rapid change as Northwestern Mutual expanded and re-articulated its value proposition to customers and employees alike. I headed a portfolio of strategic talent and culture initiatives and led stand-up of internal Program Management Office to capture efficiencies and define best practices for future… Show more I drove organizational transformation as direct report to CHRO and advisor to HR leadership team. I performed all necessary planning and execution to realize CHRO’s strategic vision, fostering rapid change as Northwestern Mutual expanded and re-articulated its value proposition to customers and employees alike. I headed a portfolio of strategic talent and culture initiatives and led stand-up of internal Program Management Office to capture efficiencies and define best practices for future efforts, particularly in change management. I led planning and development of key change communications to strategic audiences including the board, CEO, employees, and external stakeholders. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

I led cross-functional teams to drive enterprise transformation and address critical strategy to execution gaps during the most comprehensive re-imagining of Northwestern Mutual’s business in its century-long history. I managed the full portfolio in $8M Talent & Culture Transformation priority to drive customer-focused, digital transformation and operating model shift. I provided strategic oversight for HR and culture integration of new FinTech acquisition. In addition, I architected the people… Show more I led cross-functional teams to drive enterprise transformation and address critical strategy to execution gaps during the most comprehensive re-imagining of Northwestern Mutual’s business in its century-long history. I managed the full portfolio in $8M Talent & Culture Transformation priority to drive customer-focused, digital transformation and operating model shift. I provided strategic oversight for HR and culture integration of new FinTech acquisition. In addition, I architected the people strategy at a high level and launched a suite of enterprise organizational effectiveness methodologies and tools, including refreshed behaviors, strategic workforce planning, employee value proposition, employee experience, organizational design, organizational health, engagement surveys and large-scale change. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

Greater Milwaukee Area

I was hired to facilitate large-scale organizational transformation as a dedicated change agent. I worked closely with Corporate Strategy and Finance to maximize human capital in business planning. I built a foundation that enabled Northwestern Mutual to shift its workforce model and culture, despite its size, to better align with market demands. I led a cross-functional workforce model transformation project enabling Northwestern to leverage global talent pool, including new technology… Show more I was hired to facilitate large-scale organizational transformation as a dedicated change agent. I worked closely with Corporate Strategy and Finance to maximize human capital in business planning. I built a foundation that enabled Northwestern Mutual to shift its workforce model and culture, despite its size, to better align with market demands. I led a cross-functional workforce model transformation project enabling Northwestern to leverage global talent pool, including new technology implementation essential to managing associated $220M spend. I provided tools, analyses, quantifiable metrics, and thought leadership to apprise leaders on the future of work and support enterprise strategy. Show less

Boston, Ma

At Harvard, I pioneered a portfolio of research around leadership, collaboration and strategic innovation. This resulted in a series of applied consulting engagements with organizations facing inflection points or challenges on the way to transformative change. I provided rigorous, data-based analyses along with a new outsider perspective to help leaders envision more effective ways to align stakeholders and reach goals.I facilitated coaching sessions on change leadership and team… Show more At Harvard, I pioneered a portfolio of research around leadership, collaboration and strategic innovation. This resulted in a series of applied consulting engagements with organizations facing inflection points or challenges on the way to transformative change. I provided rigorous, data-based analyses along with a new outsider perspective to help leaders envision more effective ways to align stakeholders and reach goals.I facilitated coaching sessions on change leadership and team effectiveness in Harvard’s Executive Education program for senior executives. I developed curriculum to build leadership skills in corporate social innovation and public-private partnerships for popular MBA course on responsible leadership in high-performing firms. I published Harvard Business School case studies and articles in management journals on change agents and partnerships with social and economic impact. Show less

Milwaukee, Wi

I rose through roles in Supplier Diversity including summer internships, Supplier Diversity and Business Development Associate Specialist, and Supplier Diversity and Business Development Special Projects Consultant.I worked with the director to define and build out Supplier Diversity function from concept to execution. I contributed to efforts to broaden inclusivity for small, minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ+, and veteran-owned suppliers by driving a $80M annual divisional goal and… Show more I rose through roles in Supplier Diversity including summer internships, Supplier Diversity and Business Development Associate Specialist, and Supplier Diversity and Business Development Special Projects Consultant.I worked with the director to define and build out Supplier Diversity function from concept to execution. I contributed to efforts to broaden inclusivity for small, minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ+, and veteran-owned suppliers by driving a $80M annual divisional goal and creating go-to-market partnership playbook for field offices to drive $3B sales goal. I led relationships individually with entrepreneurs and with 14 technical assistance organizations, ultimately heading a cross-functional team to create Key Suppliers Program centered on 12,000 select suppliers reflecting Johnson’s goal to promote inclusion of historically underutilized vendors in the supply chain. I leveraged my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead multiple projects to reengineer processes in the field to enhance positioning for private and public-sector sales opportunities. Show less

Milwaukee, Wi

Milwaukee, Wi

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organizational Behavior

Activities and Societies: Ivey PhD Sustainability Academy, Bentley Next Generation Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Scholars.

Master’S Degree, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Council Sociology Department Representative, DuBois Society Steering Committee Member

Mba, General Management

Activities and Societies: Business & Society Center Advisory Roundtable, Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship Research Fellow.

Ba, Economics & International Studies

Activities and Societies: National Deans' List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Omicron Delta.