Partners

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Alliance Advisors is an independent advisory firm focused on Shareholder Engagement & Solicitation, Compensation Advisory, Governance & Sustainability Advisory, M&A - Activism, Institutional Ownership Intelligence and Retail Outreach strategies.

We work around the world for public and private companies operating at board and C-suite level. We go beyond the norm to develop and execute bold, client-first strategies, resulting in winning outcomes. 

With a longstanding client base of over 1,000 active public companies from a range of industries and market capitalization size. Our clients engage with us on multiple services on a year-round basis. We are headquartered in the US, working together as one team, around the world, in multiple locations.

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Etelvina Martinez, Managing Director, [email protected]

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Pay Governance LLC is an independent executive compensation advisory firm. Our focus is on providing sound advice and counsel on how pay programs attract, retain and motivate executives to create shareholder value. The firm helps compensation committees and management ensure that compensation programs align pay with performance, while being supportive of appropriate corporate governance and risk structures.

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John Sinkular, Partner, [email protected], (248) 509-8065
Patrick Haggerty, Partner, [email protected]

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Pearl Meyer is the leading advisor to boards and senior management helping organizations build, develop, and reward great leadership teams that drive long-term success. Our strategy-driven compensation and leadership consulting services act as powerful catalysts for value creation and competitive advantage by addressing the critical links between people and outcomes. Our clients stand at the forefront of their industries and range from emerging high-growth, not-for-profit, and private organizations to the Fortune 500.

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Matt Turner, President, Executive Compensation Consulting, Pearl Meyer, (312) 242-3051

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At RHR International, we believe leadership is a noble endeavor. Done well, it is a force for good in the world. Our mission is to unlock the potential in all leaders.

RHR is a leadership consulting firm composed of behavioral scientists and practitioners, dedicated to helping executives, teams, and next-generation leaders master the art and science of leadership.

As a premier firm in this space, we have assessed and developed over 20,000 leaders in the last decade in some of the world’s most influential companies. We have been working side-by-side with CEOs, executives and high-potential talent for over 75 years on executive assessment, leadership development, business coaching; building inclusive and courageous leaders who can successfully guide their organizations to outstanding results.

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Deb Rubin, PsyD, Senior Partner, Head of CEO and Board Services, [email protected], (610) 580 5354

Supporting Sponsers

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Out Leadership is the world’s premier global platform for businesses to drive LGBTQ+ equality. We work closely with the world’s leading companies to develop extraordinary talent, produce cutting-edge research, advance powerful advocacy, and improve business outcomes. Out Leadership is a certified B Corporation, which means we have voluntarily met the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.

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Jane Barry-Moran, Managing Director, [email protected]

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The Chicago Network is a premier organization of Chicagoland’s most influential senior executive women leaders. Our 500+ members are at the forefront of the city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities. Our purpose is to empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business and philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation. Our vision is Gender Equity. At All Levels. Everywhere.

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Lora Joffe, [email protected], (312) 787-1979

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The Director Development Initiative (DDI) at the University of North Carolina School of Law has a database that is over 1,000 strong. Seventy percent of the registrants are female and fifty-five percent are people of color. The registrants are current and aspiring board members. The DDI has provided names/resumes for 35 board seat searches so far in 2024. These searches are free, focus on a company’s specific search criteria, and are usually returned within one week. Please take advantage of this resource in your next director search.

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Lissa Broome, [email protected]

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For over two decades, we have dedicated ourselves to empowering women in securing corporate board seats. Recognizing that each individual's journey is unique, we have honed our approach to offer the most success through personalized, one-on-one support.

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Sheila Ronning, [email protected], (201) 308-3320