Hilary Sutton
15 stories
A Balanced Approach to Professional Fitness
CFO Dorvin Lively blends expertise in business and finance to help lead Planet Fitness into the future.
Working Towards Passion and Purpose
Lisa Haugh, Former General Counsel for Achievers, works to grow her own organization just as Achievers helps other companies get the same buy-in from their own teams.
How the Employee Experience Drives the Guest Experience
As Chief People Officer Beverly Carmichael works to inspire and motivate Cracker Barrel’s 72,000 employees every day
You Get What You Inspect: Nautical Knowledge from a Naval Officer Turned Executive
Chief Strategy Officer at Kronos Incorporated and former submarine officer on the USS Alabama Bob Hughes talks about his transition from the military to the C-Suite and how he’s applied lessons he learned in the service as a leader in Corporate America.
A Coach’s Approach and a Collective Mentality
Smart Start, Inc. CFO Eric Karl discusses how his early career tutelage at GE under Jack Welch, Gary Wendt, and Larry Bossidy helped to color his approach to leadership
Mark Stone: Master of the Makeover
Texas A&M University System’s CIO talks about his affinity for overhauls and his aversion to entering situations without need for them
A General Counsel & a Startup Specialist
SecureNet’s GC, Secretary,and Head of Compliance has a knack for creating in-house legal departments at burgeoning businesses
Creating Collaborative Culture and Making Use of What You Market
Jive Software Executive Vice President (VP) of Strategy and CMO Elisa Steele talks about how daily usage of the product her company sells has fostered an inclusive work environment and a unique relationship with customers.
Cross-Country Communication—from the Bluegrass State to the Bay Area
Kirsten Mellor, VP and GC of CafePress, on building relationships and working closely with her team,which stretches from Louisville to San Francisco.
Getting the Band Back Together & Tasting a Return to Success
With a familiar team and technological updates, Charles Hunsinger, Harry & David’s SVP and CIO, helped bring the company from bankruptcy back to the black.
Changing a Name & Changing the Game
Given reign to organize his department, Prudential Financial Head of HR Ronald Andrews talks about the seamless fit that’s kept him at the organization for 34 years.
Winning the Race to Create In-Demand Content
Demand Media CFO Mel Tang is at the company’s financial wheel, helping draw more than 70 million unique viewers worldwide.
A Leader’s Mentor
Ahmad Nassar, Executive Vice President for National Football League Players, Inc, recounts the three valuable leadership lessons he has learned from his mentor.
Protecting the Shield by Building Players’ Brands
NFL Players Inc.’s EVP and GC, Ahmad Nassar, blends legal and business acumen to help players maximize their earning potential.
Running for Rights
Triathlete, in-house attorney and GC of the Human Rights Campaign Rob Falk encourages pursuing your passions pro bono.