From Women Worth Watching® to CEO

When Profiles in Diversity Journal launched its inaugural Women Worth Watching® issue in 2002, there were only 11 women at the helm of a Fortune 1000 company. Today, there are several dozen spanning Fortune 1000, Fortune 500 and Fortune 100, a good number of whom were recognized as Women Worth Watching before stepping into that role.

Over the years, we have recognized thousands of talented women who were nominated by their organizations for their impact on their workplaces and our world. In doing so, we have chronicled a movement and revealed a developing pipeline of leaders whose passion and potential simply cannot be ignored.

Below is a list of our CEO alumni that we’re proud to say have been Women Worth Watching®.

NameCompanyYear WWWCEO
Amy ShawAmy ShawUnited Healthcare Global20212021
Lily ShenLily ShenTransfix20212020
Karen S. LynchKaren S. LynchCVS Health20192021
Lori SingletonLori SingletonArizona Forward Established 196920162017
Rachel TaylorRachel TaylorNubix20162017
Alex JohnstonAlex Johnston360 Concussion Care20152020
Stacey D. StewartStacey D. StewartMarch of Dimes20152016
Frances AllenFrances AllenCheckers Rally’s20142020
Maggie Chan JonesMaggie Chan JonesTenshey20142017
Jennifer M. Keough
(2014, 2017)
Jennifer M. KeoughJND Legal Administration2014, 20172016
Dr. Rhonda MedowsDr. Rhonda MedowsAyin Health Solutions20132018
Jennifer ShermanJennifer ShermanFederal Signal20132016
Rita Johnson-MillsRita Johnson-MillsNightingale Partners20112020–2021
Joyce Aiko McCullochJoyce Aiko McCullochAi Inclusion20112019
Carrie YoungCarrie YoungUnravel My Travels Relax We've Got Your Plans20112019
Sharon RossiSharon RossiFoodScience Corporation20112017
Mary T. BarraMary T. BarraGeneral Motors20112013
Kathleen GibsonKathleen GibsonSouthwestern Medical Foundation20112012
Christine HeckartChristine Heckart

Xapa World

Scalyr

2010

2021–present

2019–2021

Maureen EhrenbergMaureen EhrenbergBlue Skyre IBE Innovating the Built Environment A Colliers Strategic Partner20102020–present
Mary Tuuk KurasMary Tuuk KurasGrand Rapids Symphony20102019
Deborah GillisDeborah Gillis

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | CAMH

Catalyst Workplaces That Work For Women

2010

2018–present

2014-2018

Carolyn CaldwellCarolyn Caldwell

Dignity Health

Desert Care Network | Desert Regional Medical Center

2010

2017–present

2012–2017

Carolynn BrooksCarolynn BrooksKEYS4Empowerment, LLC20102014–present
Patricia KamplingPatricia KamplingAlliant Energy20102012
Deborah Rice-JohnsonDeborah RiceHighmark20092021–present
Anne PramaggioreAnne PramaggioreExelon20092018–present
Laura IpsenLaura IpsenEllucian20092017–present
Stacy Brown-PhilpotStacy Brown-PhilpotTaskRabbit20092016–2020
Lorna DonatoneLorna Donatone

Sodexo

Sodexo Geographic Regions

Sodexo

Sodexo Schools Worldwide

2009

2016–2020

2015–2019

Lynn Dugle
(2009, 2017)
Lynn DugleEngility2009, 20172016–2019
Kim Feil
(2009, 2013)
Kim Feil

bizHive.com

KLF Strategic Ventures LLC

2009, 2013

2014–2016

2011–present

Kathleen MazzarellaKathleen MazzarellaGraybaR20092012–present
Lorrinda Gray-DavisLorrinda Gray-DavisNext Level Diversity
Consulting LLC
20092011–present
Maureen O’ConnorMaureen O'ConnorZealCare20082020–present
Barbara DirksBarbara DirksPACE Credit Union20082020
Sangeeta Gandhi ShahSangeeta Gandhi ShahBK Brooks Kushman20082019–present
Deborah AldersonDeborah Alderson

ViaPath Technologies

Sotera Defense Solutions

2008

2018–present

2013–2017

Charisse LillieCharisse LillieCharisse R. Lillie CRL Consulting LLC20082017–present
Carine Strom ClarkCarine Strom Clark

Banyan

MaritzCX

Allegiance Software Inc.

2008

2017–2019

2014–2016

2013–2014

Heidi ShyuHeidi ShyuHeidi Shyu Inc.20082016
Lynne DoughtieLynne DoughtieKPMG20082015
Margaret MontanaMargaret MontanaShell Midstream Partners20082014–2015
Christine WallaceChristine WallaceCambium Technologies LLC20082012–2019
Denise RamosDenise RamosITT Inc20082011–2018
Karen SockKaren SockSock Enterprises Inc.20082008
Gretchen McClainGretchen McClainHuber20072022–present
Peggy JohnsonPeggy JohnsonMagic Leap20072020–present
Charlene WheelessCharlene WheelessCharlene Wheeless20072020–present
Hala ModdelmogHala Moddelmog

The Woodruff Arts Center

Metro Atlanta Chamber

Catalytic Venture, LLC

2007

2020–present

2014–2020

2009–2010

Kerry CarterKerry CarterAmerican Expediting20072020
Tracey Gray-WalkerTracey Gray-Walker

AVMA PLIT Protecting you through it all

Dialogue Consulting
Group LLC

2007

2019–present

2017–present

Eleanor Tabi
Haller-Jorden
Eleanor Haller-Jorden

The Langer
Mindfulness Institute
(Harvard), Europe

The Paradigm
Forum GmbH

2007

2019–present

2013–present

Julie FreamJulie FreamOriginal Equipment Suppliers Association20072013
Lisa DeBoisLisa DeBois

1 Main Street Capital

GrowthFunding

2007

2013–2016

2012–2013

Lin CumminsLin CumminsLin Cummins Connections20072012
Teresa Taylor
(2007, 2010)
Teresa TaylorBlue Valley Advisors LLC2007, 20102011–present
Mary DelaneyMary Delaney

PROFiLSOFT e-recruitment solutions

Luceo Solutions LLC
(prev. PROFILSOFT)

2007

2011–2016

2011–2014

Ellen CostelloEllen CostelloBMO Financial Group20072011–2013
Beth MooneyBeth MooneyKey Bank20072011
Cassandra ChandlerCassandra ChandlerVigeo Alliance20062019
Lois CooperLois Cooper

Lois M. Cooper

Human Capital Solutions

2006

2018

2015–2018

Helena FoulkesHelena FoulkesHudson’s Bay Company20062018–2020
Julie GilbertJulie Gilbert

The Julie Gilbert Group

PreciouStatus Your Lifeline To Moments That Matter

Wolf Means Business

2006

2018–2020

2010–2018

2009–2016

Donnalee DeMaioDonnalee DeMaio

American International Group

United Guaranty

2006

2018–2019

2012–2017

Laurie BurnsLaurie BurnsLBB Growth Partners20062017
Michelle VanDykeMichelle VanDykeHeart of West Michigan United Way20062016
Cynthia Hardy YoungCynthia Hardy YoungPivot Global Partners Ignite Transform Succeed20062014
Pam GardnerPam GardnerYour Mind at Work20062013
Mary HowellMary HowellHowell Strategy Group20062010
Catherine KingCatherine King

Hudson
(UK, Ireland & Middle East)

Adecco

2006

2010–2011

2008–2009

Julie Fasone HolderJulie Fasone HolderJFH Insights Management Advising20062009
Mary Jane HellyarMary Jane HellyarTechnoCorp Energy OLED20062009–2010
Maria CoyneMaria CoyneUnited Church of Christ Cornerstone Fund20052021
Marise KumarMarise Fernandes KumarVistage20052021
Michele BuckMichele BuckHershey's20052017
Sandra HaningtonSandra HaningtonRoyal Canadian Mint20052015–2018
Marilyn TavennerMarilyn TavennerAmerica’s Health Insurance Plans20052015–2018
Linda Hudson
(2005, 2008)
Linda Hudson

The Cardea Group

BAE Systems

2005, 2008

2014–2020

2009–2014

Marillyn HewsonMarillyn HewsonLockheed Martin20052013
Pamela Miller Esq.Pamela MillerSummit Global
Strategies, Ltd.
20052012
Karel CzandernaKarel CzandernaFlexsteel20052012–2018
Margaret McGlynnMargaret McGlynnInternational AIDS Vaccine Initiative20052011–2015
Maritza Gomez MontielMaritza Gomez MontielDeloitte20052011–2013
Ana Mollinedo MimsAna Mollinedo MimsAna Mims20052010
Launi SkinnerLauni SkinnerFirst West Credit Union20052010
Jean BlackwellJean BlackwellCummins20052008–2013
Ilene H. LangIlene H. LangCatalyst Workplaces That Work For Women20052008-2013
Dawn SweeneyDawn SweeneyNational Restaurant Association20052007–2019
Katherine HarlessKatherine HarlessIdearc Media20052006–2008
Tiffany OlsonTiffany OlsonRoche20052005–2008
LaVerne CouncilLaVerne CouncilEmerald One20042019
Ellen KullmanEllen Kullman

Carbon

DuPont

2004

2019

2009-2015

Judy MarksJudy MarksOtis Elevator Company20042017
Claire WattsClaire WattsQVC20042011–2014
Ursula BurnsUrsula BurnsXerox20032009-2016
Patricia WoertzPatricia WoertzArcher Daniels Midland20042009-2014
Lynn L. ElsenhansLynn L. ElsenhansSunoco20032008-2012