From left to right: Independent Directors Whitney Johnson, Kim O'Connor, and Matt Shallers.Executive Officers Paul Allen and Clancy Fossum
Dallas-based business advisory firm Embark has formed a new board of directors comprised of members from prominent fields.
The company said the new appointments strengthen its commitment to delivering value and experience across the organization and complement its existing leadership team.
“We are excited to welcome these exceptionally talented members to our new Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and shared commitment to our vision make our Board members The Association will strengthen our ability to perform at a high level without losing our cultural DNA along the way,” the chairman said in a statement. “Being very selective in identifying these specific individuals is an extension of the vision the board has already set and the humane, human-centered approach we have used to build the company as a whole. I guarantee you’re focused.”
Embark CEO Clancy Fossum said the board will help guide the company's expansion.
“We are intentionally adding to our board at an exciting time for Embark as we continue to expand into new markets and disrupt the professional financial services industry,” Fossum said. “The Board brings important complementary skill sets to the existing team and will actively engage with management and employees across the company. Building on our track record of success, they will continue to He will help us become a leading disruptor in our industry.”
According to Embark, the current board members are:
independent board members
- whitney johnson I'm the CEO of Disruption Advisors. She is the award-winning author of several best-selling books, including “Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company.” Thinkers50 ranked her among the top 10 management thinkers in the world in 2021. Johnson is also the host of the weekly She Disrupt Yourself podcast. With her extensive background as an executive coach, Johnson is known for her expertise in employee growth development and securing value across companies. Her deep industry knowledge and strategic insight will be essential in supporting Embark's ongoing talent development initiatives.
- kim o'connor I am a certified public accountant with over 35 years of experience in public accounting. She has held a variety of management positions during her career, including Managing Partner of the Boston office of Grant Thornton, a global accounting and advisory firm. As a managing partner, she was responsible for executing strategy, delivering profitable growth, and managing operations. Since 1997, she has served public and private companies worldwide in her roles as an SEC audit and client relations partner at Grant Thornton and PwC. O'Connor has particular expertise in SEC reporting, GAAP, fixed income and equity offerings, enterprise-wide risk management, internal controls, systems implementation, and investments, helping executives navigate periods of dynamic growth and changing operational complexity. He has extensive experience working with companies and boards of directors. acquisition and valuation issues; O’Connor was also an early adopter of her DEI. She has championed diverse candidates. Throughout her career she has worked on DEI and continues to mentor young professionals and talent. She will be hosting a leadership conference today.
- Matt Shallers He is Executive Chairman of SBI, a go-to-market growth advisory firm for innovative companies. As a visionary leader with special expertise in revenue growth, Mr. Schallers brings a unique perspective to the board through his experience in strategic consulting and helping companies drive value. He is also an expert in coaching CEOs, having previously led founder-led organizations. Forbes magazine has recognized SBI as one of America's most admired management consulting firms for several consecutive years.
Operating officer
- paul allen He is a founder of Embark and will become Chairman of the Board.
- Clancy Fossum He is CEO of Embark and serves as an executive member of the board of directors.
“The Board of Directors is essential to ensuring that Embark matches our company's record growth and demand with the personal growth of our employees, and ultimately to the company's success as a cohesive organization. The board’s role is as much about values and culture as it is about fiduciary purpose,” Allen said.
Embark plans to add members to its board of directors, one with geopolitical expertise that will help the company navigate the global landscape in the coming decades, and another who will expand Embark's menu of services internationally. has expanded experience.
Founded in 2010, the company serves a growing list of premier markets, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Denver, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Salt Lake City, Tampa Bay, Charlotte, Nashville, Miami, and Atlanta. doing.
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