~Make financial services firms - and boards – better~ I am an active and effective board member steeped in governance best practices. I have served on seven boards of directors, including private, financial cooperative, start-up and non-profit companies. I am a current director of three organizations; Vice Chair, serve on Audit, Asset & Liability/Risk, Executive and Compensation committees. Also served on Governance, Nominating and CEO Search committees and as contingent CEO. My over twenty-five years of experience in financial services and capital markets working with boards, senior executives, and major investors are invaluable to these organizations. I identify trends to drive growth, am adept at product development, and have extensive experience in managing brand/reputation risk along with expertise in distribution, compliance and governance oversight. I am adept at working within highly regulated industries, strategic, intellectually curious, collegial, can serve as a qualified financial expert, and practice a patiently persistent leadership style to achieve outstanding results. I also serve as an expert advisor for the asset management industry and am proficient in global settings holding American-German dual nationalities. SKILLS: Board Experience, Vice Chair, Nominating and Governance, Audit, CEO Succession and Compensation, Risk Management, Asset and Liability, Strategy, Business Development and Growth, Reputation/Brand Management, Product Development, Mutual Funds/ETFs, Compliance/Oversight, Relationship Management, Sales/Distribution, Qualified Financial Expert, Expert Network Contributor, Advisor, Travel.MEMBERSHIP: National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD), BoardProspects, Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB), NuroleLET’S CONNECT: If you’re an organization seeking a board member who has specific expertise and understands how to collaborate and move an organization forward, please reach me via LinkedIn.