Merritt Mckenzie

I have shared my journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. In the previous parts, I have shared my decision-making process in deciding to join the program, my professional growth, reflections, and the sense of community created during the program…

My journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program, part 4 of 4 — Merritt McKenzie — Recently, I began sharing my journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. In part 1 of this series, I shared my decision-making process in starting the program, as well as the impressive founders and advisory council. In part 2, I…

My journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program, part 2 of 4 — Merritt McKenzie Recently, I began sharing my journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. In part 1 of this series, I shared my decision-making process in…

My journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program, part 3 of 4 - Merritt McKenzie — Recently, I began sharing my journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. In part 1 of this series, I shared my decision-making process in starting the program, as well as the impressive founders and advisory council. In part 2, I…

My journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program, part 1 of 4 — Merritt McKenzie “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing my journey with the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program. I’m very excited that we will be having our first in-person social gathering with the cohort…

A great CEO must have an intentional strategy in place for the vision of the company’s future and how to get there. Of course unexpected events will come along the way, but a CEO must lead their company to adjust accordingly, so that the vision is not lost. The purpose…

The relationship between a platform company CEO and the company’s private equity (PE) investors can be both fruitful and, if not intentionally managed, challenging. Creating a successful partnership is a complex dance, where everyone needs to know their individual roles and expectations, while making sure that all parties are aligned…