Background

Accomplished, global leader with substantial track record of dealing successfully with complex legal and compliance issues in multi-national companies with up to ~$20B revenue with up to 80k employees. Open to domestic and international relocation. CORE STRENGTHS: Business-oriented advisor for senior executives and board members on issues of major importance who designs pragmatic solutions to achieve strategic results. Broad legal management experience including ESG, commercial, marketing, sales, supply chain, financing, real estate, and compliance. • Risk/Compliance – Designated "Top Mind in Compliance" and won World's Most Ethical Company designation. Oversee 700+ investigations per year. • Commercial Transactions – Trusted business advisor on negotiations and relationships with key customers and suppliers. Designed innovative, streamlined agreements that facilitated business and reduced risk. • Marketing – Substantial experience in product marketing, warranty, and sales incentive programs with sensitivity to proper financial accruals and trademark protection. • Financing – Experienced in consumer, wholesale, and retail financing. Negotiated one of the largest fleet financing deals in the US. • Management – Leadership effectiveness score: 4.9/5. Engaging, high-EQ leader with proven ability to motivate and inspire collaborative, global teams of up to 100 people to solve problems and to become centers of excellence. Strong focus on talent development and coaching. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: -Selected by CEO to design ESG strategy -Awards for thought leadership and programs (Compliance Week, Ethisphere, and Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce)

Job experience

• July 2023 - present
  Board Member
  Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
  

  Grand Rapids, MI, USA
• March 2018 - January 2023
  SVP, Chief ESG Officer
  Tennco
  

  Lake Forest, IL, USA

  Member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO. Held a variety of roles, beginning as Chief Compliance Officer. Role expanded to include Risk Management, Legal Operations, Privacy, and International Trade.

• October 2014 - March 2018
  Chief Compliance Officer
  Whirlpool
  

  St. Joseph, MI, USA
• February 1999 - October 2014
  Assistant General Counsel
  Masco Corporation
  

  Taylor, MI, USA

  Held a variety of roles, reporting to the general counsel, in a Fortune 200, M&A-driven conglomerate that included automotive components, consumer home improvement products, and construction services.

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctorate
  

  1990 - 1993

  Graduated with Honors. Law review editor two years.
• University of Michigan
  Economics
  

  1986 - 1989

  Graduated with honors. Also participated in University Band.