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As a Partner at DHR Global, a leading executive search firm, I specialize in placing top C-Suite talent, CEOs, and board directors for public, private, and private equity-owned corporations globally across industries. With more than 7 years of experience in the Board & CEO Practice, and more than a decade of corporate experience working with boards, I bring a deep understanding of boardroom dynamics, governance, risk, and diversity to my clients and candidates.As a former commercial insurance executive and a co-author of a book on employment risk and board exposure, I bring a unique perspective on how to protect and enhance board performance and shareholder value. I am also passionate about promoting boardroom diversity and board-ready preparation, and I collaborate with various organizations and initiatives that support this mission. I am proud to serve on the Auxiliary Board of Rush Hospital and to be an active leader with Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness, Aspen Institute, EY's Americas Center for Board Matters, Kellogg Women’s Director Development Program, Duke University, and Harvard Business School.

Listed skills include Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and 6 others.