At the intersection of business strategy and law, Sue finds her passion for navigating the complex landscapes of global commerce. Sue is among the first to be called in times of crisis, and she has a track record of successfully tackling complex, unique issues, developing options for resolving challenges, minimizing risk, and finding pathways for growth. Experienced strategic C-suite executive team member supporting a privately held, fifth-generation, family-owned global consumer products manufacturing business (13,000 employees and operations in 70 countries). Sue's expertise is in governance, M&A, antitrust, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, human resources, succession planning, leadership development, investment strategy, and sustainability/ESG. Sue is sought after for her collaborative, analytical and problem-solving skills along with her pragmatism, integrity and drive for results. Sue has a keen ability to distill complexity into actionable, practical solutions focused on growth, which underscores her capability to drive sustainable success and shareholder value. As a Board member, Sue is driven to apply her strategic and legal expertise to advise businesses on how to navigate the complexities of global markets. Her global M&A experience is of value to an organization looking to grow through acquisitions and would equally be valuable to an organization looking to divest or prepare itself to be an attractive acquisition target. Sue's extensive knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance would be of value to an organization looking to protect its corporate interests. She has successful experience in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Sue understands the importance of long-term decision-making, protecting shareholder value and navigating through succession. As Secretary to the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee and the Executive Committee, Sue is sensitive to the issues requiring Board oversight.Beyond professional accomplishments, Sue's community involvement includes serving in board positions for notable organizations, such as the Health Care Network, the Racine Art Museum, Literacy Services, and Racine County Economic Development Corporation, reflecting her dedication to leveraging her skills for broader societal impact. Sue received her Certificate of Private Company Governance from the Private Directors Association.