Catherine Nelson, NACD.DCAUDIT - FINANCE - RISK | CAPITAL MARKETS | CORPORATE GOVERNANCEAddresses Complexity and Situational Ambiguity with Constructive SolutionsI am a senior executive, board director, and strategic advisor recognized for recommending theactions able to yield the most value within the elements of time, space, money, and reputation. I haveextensive Board and Board leadership experience in start-up and non-profit organizations, and as a member ofexecutive, audit (SEC defined Audit Committee Financial Expert), risk, and finance committees. Myglobal perspective, strong business judgment, and corporate finance expertise are hallmarks of my career.As a Board member, I leverage my strategic vision to drive meaningful change and foster consensusbetween boards and management. I am adept at identifying and addressing complex business risks andfinancial issues that demand board-level attention. Currently, I serve on the board of CMMB, a global organization focused on delivering health solutions through medicine distribution. I also chaired the Auditand Finance Committee for the Private Directors Association and offer strategic counsel as an Advisory Board member for Foundera, an emerging beauty company specializing in AI-driven foundation matching. My past board experience spans multiple sectors, including private equity, technology, education, and social services.Currently, I lead Windmill Lane Advisors LLC, a strategy and financial advisory firm specializing incorporate strategy development, financial and risk scenario planning, capital structure optimization, and duediligence for M&As and IPOs. I provide C-level and Board leadership to a diverse range of enterprises andstart-ups. Previously, I served as a Senior Equity Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, where I created the consumer sector model portfolio that guided decision-making for the firm's institutional clients. I was also a member of the Proxy Committee, ensuring transparency and fairness in the voting process. With over 20 years of experience advising institutional investors and mutual funds on capital markets transactions, I have been instrumental in helping C-suite executives and Board members anticipate and address activist shareholder proposals.A 1988 graduate of Boston College with a B.A. in Economics with Honors, I earned my M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1997. I also hold dual USA and Italian citizenship.