A vastly experienced director/advisor with financial prowess, global commercial expertise and an outstanding record organising executive leaders as well as providing perspective, support and strategic direction at board level; driving change, monitoring performance and delivering exceptional results in line with company missions, values and goals.
NON-EXECUTIVE, ADVISORY, BOARD
experience
CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
Computacenter (Global technology and services provider) (2024) Board of Directors, Independent Non-Executive. Remuneration, Audit, and Nomination Committees.
SSP Group Plc (FTSE 250 multinational foodservice company in 35 countries) (2021) Board of Directors, Independent Non-Executive. Audit Committee and Nomination Committees.
ISS A/S (ISS.CO, ISS DC, ISS DY) (2021) Board of Directors, Independent Non-Executive. Chair of Remuneration Committee, Member of Nomination Committee.
CWT (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel), UK/EMEA (2016-present), Singapore /APAC (2011-16) & USA (2006-11) | Navigant International (acquired by CWT), USA (2000-06) | Arrington Travel Center (acquired by Navigant International), USA (1989-99)
McChrystal Group (2021-present) Strategic Advisor, European Office
LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE LHO) (2003-11) Board of Directors, Independent Non-Executive. Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committees.
SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES
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Vast global board-level experience
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Business, finance, P&L, budget, risk & M&A prowess
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Operations, IT, governance and compliance expertise
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Confidence to challenge the status quo
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Articulate communicator and relations builder
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Influential leader and trusted top-level advisor
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Analytical and solutions-focused strategic visionary
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Incisive problem-solver, judge and decision-maker
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Able to see the bigger picture & align corporate priorities
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Consummate professional with integrity and values
QUALIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS & PERSONAL DETAILS
- Named one of GBTA WINiT's Top 50 Women in Travel in 2022
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The 350 Club, an exclusive online community for FTSE 350 board members and FTSE 100 executive committee members
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International Women's Forum
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Extraordinary Women on Boards
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Professional Boards Forum
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Many CWT group boards globally as well as JTB Business Travel Solutions & ex-chair of China Travel Management Services
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Carlson award for role models demonstrating outstanding performance & CEO award for exceptional vision & direction
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scarlet & Gold Advisory Board | Executives’ Club of Chicago | Economic Club of Chicago
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BA (Hons) in Music, Northwestern University (1983-87)
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Interests include the arts, family & travel
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Resources available upon request