The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Kellen Smith, Chief Operating Officer, 8020 Consulting – a PE backed Accounting & Finance Consulting company – was selected to EWA as an exceptional woman leader.
LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Kellen Smith, Chief Operating Officer, 8020 Consulting – a PE backed Accounting & Finance Consulting company where she was previously a client. Additionally, Ms. Smith serves as Chief Financial Officer for EWA. She is a seasoned operator with over a decade of serving in executive leadership positions primarily in PE backed companies in the business and tech-enable services industries.
Excelling in high growth and turnaround environments, Ms. Smith's growth mindset coupled with her strong financial competency uniquely positions her to build successful go to market functions coupled with scalable operations profitably. She is passionate about building and empowering outstanding teams that are loyal and driven to a collective vision.
"We are delighted to welcome Kellen to EWA! She embodies the spirit of leadership in a way that stands out," said Larraine Segil, Chair and CEO of EWA. "She has gained invaluable skills throughout her career, including being a D-1 college athlete, that set her path to being successful as a people and business leader. Each EWA is unique and brings valuable perspectives to our network and Kellen is no exception."
"I am thrilled to not only be a member of EWA but honored to give back through the CFO role and serving as a mentor to other executive women. EWA has been life changing in providing guidance and support both personally and professionally to help me excel and expand my opportunities. I am a happier, better version of myself since joining EWA and thankful to Larraine for her vision for this organization," said Ms. Smith.
Ms. Smith previously held the position of CFO & EVP Operations at Point B, a PE backed management consulting firm. Prior to that, she was the President (after previously serving as CFO) of U.S. Legal Support, a PE backed national litigation support services firm, where she successfully co-led the company through extensive growth including 25+ acquisitions and a private equity transaction. She began her career at Accenture.
In addition, Ms. Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA and serves in various Private Equity Advisory roles.
The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude and Willingness to Share their Networks. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success - one woman at a time. The year-long program enables each member to be connected as alumnae for life in the ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance. Learn more at https://www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com/
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