Rebecca is co-leader of the Board Advisory Practice in North America. Her extensive expertise advising CEOs, boards and aspiring directors has made her a highly regarded voice on governance. Recognized by the National Association of Corporate Directors on its “Directorship 100” list of the most influential leaders in corporate governance, Rebecca brings 25 years of experience in board recruitment, board design and composition, shareholder engagement and CEO succession planning.
Sought-after thought leader, governance expert and leadership adviser
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Previously, Rebecca served for seven years at J.P. Morgan as head of Director Advisory Services (DAS), the bank’s center of excellence for advising and supporting corporate clients on their board needs. Under her leadership, DAS grew into a highly valued platform that supported more than 1,500 corporate clients on their evolving board needs, including assembling an impressive network of board-ready talent.
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Before joining J.P. Morgan, Rebecca spent nine years at Spencer Stuart, supporting director recruitment for clients across industries.
- Previously, she worked in the chairman’s office for another executive search and leadership advisory firm, supporting board and CEO projects for Fortune 500 companies.
Rebecca is a sought-after speaker and commentator. Her insights have appeared on many platforms, including The New York Times, Bloomberg and leading podcasts, and she hosted episodes of J.P. Morgan’s “Making Sense” podcast series.
Rebecca earned a B.A. with honors from Colby College. She serves as a trustee and governance committee co-chair for New Canaan Country School in Connecticut and volunteers for several local organizations.