Category: Women Worth Watching

Stacie L. Ropka, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Women Worth Watching 2015 Stacie L. Ropka This Axinn Counsel Brings the Perfect Blend of Science and Law   Stacie Ropka began her career in the field of biology, having received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in endocrinology from DePaul University. She worked at Northwestern University, and then SUNY Upstate Medical University, as… Read the full article

Jerrie J. Kertz, AT&T

Women Worth Watching 2015 Jerrie J. Kertz A Senior VP with AT&T, this Texan Knows how to Optimize Success   Jerrie Kertz was named Senior Vice President, Operations Planning and Optimization in September 2014. She is responsible for technology operations planning, strategy, support, and optimization for major technology initiatives and products, as well as improvements to the end-to-end… Read the full article

Robyn Price Stonehill, Assurant, Inc.

Women Worth Watching 2015 Robyn Price Stonehill Assurant’s EVP and CHRO Increases Employee Engagement and Saves Millions   As chief human resource officer for Assurant, Inc.—a Fortune 500 publicly traded company with nearly 17,500 employees around the world—Robyn Price Stonehill oversees all aspects of human resources, total rewards programs, and organizational development at the company.… Read the full article

Carine Jean-Claude, Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Women Worth Watching 2015 Carine Jean-Claude This VP and CCO at Arrow Communicates Compliance Messages to a Global Team Born in Haiti, Carine and her family fled first to Central Africa and then to the United States to escape coups d’état. When Carine landed in the United States as a child, she didn’t speak English.… Read the full article

Jill Surdek, American Airlines

Women Worth Watching 2015 Jill Surdek This Talented VP Makes Customer Service Soar at American Airlines   A valued member of the American Airlines team since 1998, Jill Surdek has served in many strategic roles. In her current position as vice president of customer planning, Jill oversees airport and reservation policies, automation and training, customer… Read the full article

Cari Dawson, Alston & Bird LLP

Women Worth Watching 2015 Cari Dawson Alston & Bird’s Class Action Practice Chair Wins Cases and Honors across the US A creative problem solver, legal strategist, and committed advocate, Cari Dawson serves as chair of Alston & Bird’s Class Action practice, where she has successfully defended Fortune 500 companies as lead counsel in high-profile enterprise… Read the full article

Michelle O’Neill, Alcoa

Michelle O’Neill This Alcoa VP Plays a Leading Role on the Global Stage Since 2012, Michelle O’Neill has served as Alcoa’s top government relations executive based in Washington, DC. She plays a leading role in complex business transactions, including power negotiations in Canada, assets sales in Jamaica and Suriname, and support for major U.S. investments.… Read the full article

Julia Davis, Aflac

Women Worth Watching 2015 Julia Davis This Senior VP & CIO Leads Aflac’s IT Division to an Innovative Future As Aflac’s senior vice president/chief information officer since July 2013, Julia Davis oversees the day-to-day operations and the strategic initiatives of the company’s Information Technology division. In this role, Julia has shown herself to be a… Read the full article

Denise R Rutherford, 3M Company

Women Worth Watching 2015 Denise R Rutherford 3M’s VP, Latin America: From STEM Star to International Business Leader Not only is Denise Rutherford a passionate advocate for women, and for women in STEM careers, but also for all employees everywhere. In addition to her substantial technical knowledge and successful business leadership, Denise has gained deep international… Read the full article