Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cindy Davis, a Global Brand Expert and Board Director, as she shares her journey from aspiring tax attorney to leading some of the world's most iconic brands. Discover how a college pivot from accounting to marketing set her on a path to working with giants like Walmart, Disney, and Sam's Club. Cindy reveals the crucial leadership lessons she learned along the way, including the immense power of relationships preceding results and the importance of modeling healthy behavior for your team. This episode is a masterclass in building a culture of trust, embracing personal growth, and understanding that your greatest legacy is the positive impact you have on others.
Bio: Cindy is a global brand expert and go-to-market strategist with a demonstrated history of driving results in the retail, hospitality, and entertainment industries by building strong businesses, strong brands, and strong omni-channel customer relationships.
Following an impressive career with C-Suite roles at Walmart, Disney, L Brands and Bed Bath & Beyond, Cindy is now bringing her breadth of experience across industries to the boardroom. She served as an independent director on the boards of Destination Pet (a private equity backed provider of pet care and veterinary services) and current serves on the board of Airship (a venture capital backed marketing technology firm that helps companies drive mobile app engagement).
Cindy honed her strategic thinking, creative problem-solving and communications skills early in her career at Pizza Hut, Doubletree and Starwood Hotels, Harrah’s Casinos, and multiple global advertising agencies.
Cindy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from William & Mary, where she served as chair of the Governance Committee for the Business School Board of Trustees, and a Master’s degree in International Marketing from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).
Cindy is an champion for the advancement of women in business and along with her husband Rob, works passionately to support our veterans and active-duty military.
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