Independent Director, Former Senior Asset Management Executive, NACD Governance Fellow and NACD Directorship Certified, who has built, run, and managed a large, complex global organization, contributing $1.9bn in annual revenue to the world’s largest asset manager. Drove sales budgets, marketing plans and distribution of $210bn product line including growing the Global Allocation and Equity Dividend products by $100bn and $60bn respectfully. I am an experienced board leader with strong corporate governance skills. Qualified in building, motivating and leading high-performing boards, committees and teams including my service as Independent Director of the Oakmark Fund Family, HSBC and Board Chair of the 650 student Hun School of Princeton. Effective in setting strategy, executing business plans, being a culture leader and growing revenues. Responsible, in partnership with the CIO, for overseeing risk management and compliance parameters to ensure that both were in line with investment guidelines. Reported and explained performance to Mutual Fund boards and BlackRock Executive Committee. Head of product line and voting member of BlackRock’s Product Development and Management Committee. Designed, built, launched and merged investment products globally to ensure a competitive product set across all asset classes, both within BlackRock and the industry. Skilled crisis manager and communications expert who is sought after for market and product views. Strong track record of turning under-performing areas into profit centers. Point person for division on shareholder engagement, investor relations and shareholder activism.