About Us
30+
Experience
At Board Harbor we leverage the intersection of people, spaces and time to create opportunities for the development of trusted, authentic and enduring relationships thus forming the foundation for effective and sustainable board level performance.
We help organizations identify board composition gaps, develop actionable diversity plans, and implement best practices for fostering inclusive governance environments.
We work with, Corporate Boards (public and private), existing Corporate Directors and C-Suite executives (qualified for corporate board service), all affinity associations on corporate governance, and all major search firms within the corporate governance space.
Our Values
We believe societal & meaningful change is possible with effective Board Governance.
We believe the foundations for sustainable board performance enhancements are anchored in personal health, wellness and mindfulness.
We believe innovation is unlocked through group-learning.
We embrace a systems thinking mindset in order to deal with the complexities of the real world.
We believe trust and authenticity is paramount to Board Governance.
HOW WE WORK
Conducting Research to Drive Diversity
Strategic Guidance for Boardroom Diversity
Our Team
Board of Directors
Edmund Green
Founder & Board Chair
Edmund is a highly experienced professional with nearly three decades of expertise in enterprise risk management and corporate governance. He recently served as a Managing Director in KPMG’s Risk Consulting Practice, where he played a pivotal role in pioneering initiatives and advising clients on robust risk management strategies. With a background in commercial banking and risk consulting, Edmund brings a wealth of knowledge to Board Harbor which he founded to drive innovation in corporate governance.
Joyce Cacho
Director
Joyce is a seasoned global supply-chain expert with extensive experience in financial and risk management. She currently serves as the Board Chair of Sistema.Bio, a US-based energy technology company, and has held board positions at prominent organizations, including Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Sunrise Banks, NA. Additionally, Joyce is a Supervisory Board member of the World Benchmarking Alliance, contributing to global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Theressa Boyce
Director
Theresa Boyce is an accomplished leader with a wealth of experience across various industries, serving as Chairman and CEO of CEO Trust, an influential network of CEOs and board directors. With a strong background in finance, marketing, and governance, she has successfully led both entrepreneurial ventures and multi-billion dollar corporations. Theresa holds a Wharton MBA and has worked as a CPA for KPMG, offering deep financial expertise. As a board director, she brings deep expertise in governance, finance, audit, and compensation to both corporate and non-profit organizations.
Francisco J. Leija
Director
Private Company Advisor with nearly three decades of executive leadership experience. Fluent in Spanish and enjoys working with companies in Latin America and Spain. Influential strategist and advisor to early technology companies and institutions of higher education for key inflection points. Defense procurement and congressional liaison experience. White House, Cabinet, Pentagon, Joint Staff, and West Point experience. Will provide a global set of problem-solving skills, on top of military assessment skills, to complement any leadership team. Experience in working in high-risk environments, making timely decisions with less precise data, and in bringing structural perspectives to widen discussion points.
Leah Nduati
Executive Director
Leah is a seasoned entrepreneurship expert with a passion for catalyzing the potential of emerging African innovators. As the driving force behind the ALX Ventures Accelerator at Sand Technologies, she spearheads initiatives aimed at nurturing and scaling African tech startups. Drawing from her extensive leadership tenure at GrowthAfrica and a history of orchestrating high-impact gatherings in Africa such as the Kenya Trade Expo, Leah brings a wealth of experience in fostering sustainable business expansion and facilitating cross-border collaborations.
Advisory Board
Alice Beverly Cole
Strategic Advisor
Alice, specializes in cybersecurity risk assessment and AI beta testing. She also serves on the NPF board and ICAC, bringing expertise in mergers, acquisitions, manufacturing, and venture capital to strategic direction and regulatory risk management. With an MBA from Wharton, a JD from Fordham, and a cybersecurity certification from Stanford, Alice is committed to holistic wellness initiatives through HIA&J Inc.
Christine Bassarab, PhD
Strategic Advisor
Christine co-founded Board First Consulting, LLC, specializing in board effectiveness consulting for over 20 years. She excels in corporate governance, strategic planning, and leadership assessment, with leadership experience in fintech and financial services. Additionally, Christine actively promotes diversity and inclusion as an officer on the board of Women in Identity, a global non-profit.
Eric Douglas Keene
Strategic Advisor
Eric is a Managing Director with RSR Partners in their Board & CEO Services practice and provides market leadership throughout the Midwest. He recruits board directors, general management, commercial leadership, and functional executives on behalf of publicly traded, private equity sponsored, and multigenerational family controlled clients. As the founder of Keene Advisory Group, Eric is widely regarded for his impactful both/and thinking solutions to diverse talent acquisition needs. He previously worked for Russell Reynolds Associates, McKinsey & Company, AT&T, and IBM.
Joyce Johnson
Strategic Advisor
Joyce has been an active investor in the global debt and equity marketplaces for over 35 years, managing a portfolio exceeding $10.0 billion in global investments. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of business and financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, as well as turnaround/distressed investing. With a proven track record, Joyce has consistently generated and expanded shareholder value across diverse industries. Her extensive experience includes serving on 28 boards in various roles such as Chairman and Lead Director.
Rick Walker
Strategic Advisor
Rick is a highly regarded intellectual property and business attorney known for monetizing IP and driving profits. With 14 years as an EVP and General Counsel of a NYSE-listed company, he has extensive experience in corporate management, M&A, legal, and governance matters. Rick is also an experienced CEO, Independent Corporate Board Director, and has received numerous awards recognizing his leadership and achievements in the business community.
James Mitchell Jr.
Strategic Advisor
James is the Founder of JMJ Advisors, specializing in corporate governance, stakeholder collaboration, and risk mitigation. With 25 years of leadership at GE, he brings expertise in finance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, M&A, and growth strategies. James serves on the NY State Common Retirement Fund’s Investment Advisory Committee and provides governance leadership to private companies. He is recognized for financial expertise, cybersecurity policy development, and investment portfolio management, with degrees from Purdue University and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Gary Cao
Strategic Advisor
Gary has over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership roles across industries, focused on data and analytics/AI/ML and digital transformation strategy functions. Currently he is the principal of Chief Analytics Officer Advisory LLC. As a serial founder of internal data analytics startups at 8 organizations spanning from $40 million to $100 billion annual revenue, Gary advises CEOs and Board of Directors on AI-Analytics-Data enterprise strategies, readiness, and roadmap. He is an active thought leader, expert, and mentor in the chief data and analytics AI officers community. “
In governance, to get on the board, people need to know you, like you, and trust you. This is what I call the trust quotient.
Trust and diversification are essential. Boards must align their diversity with that of stakeholders to maintain trust and enhance performance across all levels.
A high-performing board is built on trust. Combining performance with trusted relationships through networking drives the success of diverse talent in the boardroom.
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