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Women in Leadership Profiles

Meet Rose Martinelli, An Original Forté Board Member

by Meredith Hunt

From opera singer to dean of admissions at top business schools to higher ed consulting, Rose Martinelli has built a career on the belief that every woman has a right to leadership – she just has to do the work.   Early…

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Women in Leadership Profiles

Ginny Woods Goes Where Curiosity Leads Her at TD Securities

Ginny Woods does not have a typical finance resume. Instead of heading to an investment bank after Princeton, she took her East Asian Studies degree and followed her curiosity to Japan. After a stint at a paint manufacturing plant, Ginny forged a successful, 10-year journalism career while based in Tokyo. When she was offered a job in equity research for a hedge fund in New York in 2006, her inquisitive nature kicked in again, eventually leading to her current role as Director of Strategic Projects, Managing Director at TD Securities.   

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Strategy/Consulting

Former Forté Fellow, Erin George, Prioritizes Women’s Leadership at BCG

by Meredith Hunt

When Erin George was a Forté Fellow 20 years ago, the landscape for women in business looked very different. After getting her MBA at the University of Texas’s McCombs School of Business and joining BCG in 2006, Erin is now Managing Partner for BCG’s Southwest Region. In her role, Erin passionately advocates to get “more women leading” at BCG – and beyond.

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Women in Leadership Profiles

How Emmy Pino’s Career Pivots Led to Becoming PepsiCo Foods Canada’s CFO

Emmy Pino has been at PepsiCo for 21 years, a successful trajectory she credits to raising her hand for opportunities, stepping out of her comfort zone, and leading her teams with full transparency. Her latest pivot: a move from Texas to…

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Women in Leadership Profiles

Trailblazing Leadership at Pegasystems: Naznine Tilak’s Path to Inclusivity

by Alex Navarro

From her humble beginnings in India to her executive leadership role at Pegasystems, Naznine Tilak’s journey embodies resilience and a dedication to inclusive workplaces. At Pega, she fosters an equitable culture while navigating digital transformation. Her career path, filled with challenges and growth, serves as an inspiration to embrace opportunities and advocate for financial independence.

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Women in Leadership Profiles

Empowering Communities: Elena Goodhall’s Transition from Engineering to Charitable Giving at Republic Services

by Alex Navarro

In the world of business leadership, some stories stand out as guiding lights, illuminating the path for others to follow. Elena Goodhall’s inspiring journey reflects a career shaped by pivotal moments, transformative shifts, and an unwavering commitment to authentic leadership. Current…

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