“The most important item on my desk is a picture of my husband and three kids making kooky faces at my niece’s wedding. We all look silly and happy.” ~ Shira Goodman, CEO of Staples Summary: Shira Goodman is the Cheif Executive Officer of Staples. A 55-year-old Newton resident, Goodman was the interim chief executive at the time. But Staples’ board…
“Our premise was that the country needed infrastructure and the capital assets to build it, and as bankers, we participated in it. Some things did not pan out as expected. We learn from those lessons.” ~ Shikha Sharma, CEO of Axis Bank Summary: Mrs. Shikha Sharma has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Axis Bank Limited since June…
“For me, my life’s work goal, is about helping other people to realize their potential – that happens to be my business day job – I help people realize their physical fitness and their physical potential.” ~ Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of Flywheel Sports Summary: Sarah Robb O’Hagan is a Co-Founder of Perky Sam Trust. Ms. O’Hagan has been the Chief Executive…
“You can and should set your own limits and clearly articulate them. This takes courage, but it is also liberating and empowering, and often earns you new respect.” ~ Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Sam’s Club Summary: Ms. Rosalind Gates Brewer, also known as Roz, served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at Sam’s West, Inc until February 1, 2017. Ms.…
“Happy International Women’s Day. Your greatest achievement is ahead of you. Keep moving forward.” ~ Olu Sola David-Borha, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Summary: Ms. Sola David-Borha is Chairman at Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd. She is on the Board of Directors at Coca-Cola HBC AG, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, CRC Credit Bureau Ltd., Fate Foundation, Financial Institutions…
“I had a vision to help society by launching an investment bank. Because that’s what we lack – investment. In fact, infrastructure banks are actually quite rare across the world as a whole.” ~ Nahed Taher, CEO of Gulf One Investment Bank Summary: Nahed Taher is the founder and CEO, in addition to an executive director of the Gulf One Investment Bank.…
““I came in, and it felt like home. [I thought], this is where I want to end my career and this is where I want to make my mark.” ~ Nadja Bellan-White, CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Africa Summary: Nadja Bellan-White is the current CEO of Ogilvy. After working as senior vice president and marketing director of Publicis for a while, Bellan-White…
“Your ability to make things happen is what makes you different.”~ Mo Abudu, Television Host Summary: Mo Abudu serves as Chairman and Chief Executive at Ebonylife TV. Abudu is a talk show hostess, TV producer, media personality, human resource management consultant and entrepreneur/venture capitalist. She is also the hostess and executive producer of Moments with which she holds the pride of place…
“We give you the space to disconnect and spend 45 minutes investing in yourself.” ~ Melanie Whelan, CEO of Soulcycle Summary: Melanie Whelan first entered the world of fitness administration when Harvey Spevak, the CEO of Equinox, was looking for someone to start a business development function, thinking about non-core business growth beyond just opening new clubs. She helped launch Pure Yoga,…
“Most of us can’t even begin to imagine.” ~ Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Summary: Margaret Cushing “Meg” Whitman is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the Chairwoman of HP Inc, as well as a political activist and donor. Whitman is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School. Whitman served as…
