Ep 10 - Journey to the Boardroom
Journey to the Boardroom - Dorothy Burwell
Meet Dorothy Burwell, an experienced strategic communications partner, born in the US, currently living in London. With a remarkable career trajectory that began at Goldman Sachs, Dorothy’s arsenal of expertise spans nearly two decades across multifarious sectors, from natural resources to transport and technology. She’s steered communication strategies of giants such as Shell, easyJet, Adidas and many more.
Beyond aiding her clients in navigating the complex maze of stakeholder engagement and reputation building, Dorothy plays an instrumental role at Finsbury, orchestrating global marketing initiatives while championing diversity and inclusion. But it's not just about business for her. She passionately dedicates her time to upholding consumer rights and fostering societal inclusion, marking her position on the council of trustees for Which? and helming the London Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international women's charity and NGO. She also balances her career with passions such as dance, creative arts and travelling.
Having carved a niche for herself in the boardrooms of FGS Global, she is a Non-Executive Director at Pennon Group Plc – a FTSE 250 Company, and a Board Director at Post Holdings – a Fortune 500 Company. Dorothy's illustrious career is a testament to her unwavering dedication, hard work, planning and preparing for opportunities.
If you're eager to dive deep into the art of connecting, communicating, and championing causes, and balancing them all, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways:
Her advice on coming into your first leadership position and managing personal
expectations
Tips on managing corporate transitions; different roles in the same company or different roles in different companies within different industries
Dealing with personal and cultural identity in the workplace
Finding the right balance for you; balance is an individual’s choice
Her three strategic career plays
You can follow Dorothy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dorothyburwell/
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