Laura McCracken is the CEO of Blackheath Advisors. She identifies as a “board alchemist” - partnering with Chairmen, CEOs and Boards to shape governance, strategy, leadership and culture. She also delivers keynotes and after-dinner speeches with engaging personal stories about crisis in the boardroom and blueprints for success.

During her 30-year career, she has served in global and regional general management roles in some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Accenture, Meta, Amazon, Citi and American Express. She has also served as Chairman / INED on several regulated boards in payments, insurance companies and fintechs. She earned MBA degrees from Columbia and London Business Schools. Having lived in London, Luxembourg, Singapore, New York and Los Angeles, Laura brings a global perspective to her clients.