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Deborah E. Wallace
Principal
Wallace Consulting
Board Advisory Services
Phone:
781.259.0550
Cell: 617.875.7069
Fax: 781.459.7999
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About Wallace Board Advisory
Consulting Services
 Ms
Wallace is founder and Principal of Wallace Consulting, a consultancy
providing board advisory services to corporate and non-profit organizations.
Director Professionalism, Board Structure, CEO Succession, Board Succession
and Non-Financial Risk Management are among the services her firm provides
to a broad base of clients. New York Presbyterian Healthcare System,
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Swales Aerospace and NStar Gas and
Electric are representative clients. Ms Wallace has served as a director and
advisor on both corporate and non-profit boards and is a member of the
National Association of Corporate Directors, BoardSource and the American
Psychological Association.
While clients appreciate Ms Wallace’s ability to
quickly identify core issues that underlie and perpetuate chronic problems,
it is her no-nonsense approach to the work at hand that allows her to earn
the trust and confidence of her clients. Her candor, sharp insight and
ever-present sense of humor support her no-nonsense approach while keeping
her work in perspective.
Ms. Wallace draws on an unusually rich and varied
skill set that is well suited to navigating the complexities of board
consulting. Prior to establishing Wallace Consulting, Ms Wallace was Vice
President of Management and Leadership Development at Fidelity Investments
Brokerage Company. Before joining Fidelity, she was a Senior Consultant at
Watson Wyatt Worldwide where her areas of expertise were Board Effectiveness
and Leadership Development. Ms Wallace earned both her Masters and Doctorate
degrees in Education from Harvard University, after which she joined
Innovation Associates as a Senior Consultant. While working there with its
founder Peter Senge, author of The Learning Organization, Ms Wallace
developed a keen interest in Systems Theory, which is the basis for her
systemic approach in helping boards resolve complex problems.
While C-level executives are natural candidates for leadership development
work, Wallace Consulting’s primary focus is in the boardroom. Years of
experience in resolving difficult and sensitive matters serve her clients
well. Ms Wallace’s willingness to hold their feet to the fire is key to her
ability to resolve issues that are often highly charged and to work
effectively with clients who are so often resistant.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
 Ed.D. Harvard University,
Graduate School of Education, With Distinction
Ed.M. Harvard University,
Graduate School of Education
B.A. Connecticut College,
English Literature / Creative Writing Honors Program
Twenty years experience in management and organizational consulting, working
with: Boards of Directors C-level Executives Public Sector Non-profit Sector
For-profit Sectors
KEY ABILITIES
Practical and timely
resolution of organizational issues
Excellent research and
analytical skills
Superior writing and
communication capability
Building and maintaining
trusted client relationships
Maintaining big-picture
perspective while attending to detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL
WALLACE CONSULTING, BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND BOARD ADVISORY SERVICES,
LINCOLN, MA 1982 - present
An independent consulting practice focusing on Board Governance, Development
and Assessment, Recruitment and Board Composition. Client base comprised of
non-profit as well as for-profit organizations. For-profit services across
industries. Non-profit clients include foundations, professional/trade
organizations (including Taft-Hartley) as well as religious and cultural
organizations. Historically, healthcare and healthcare-related organizations
have comprised a significant portion of the firm’s work.
VICE PRESIDENT, LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, BOSTON, MA 2003-2004
Served as business partner to business unit presidents and senior staff by
providing overall management expertise. Particular areas of focus included
Organization Design& Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development
and Acquisition Integration. Member of Core Design Team responsible for
developing company-wide Leadership Development Strategy. Responsible for
design and delivery of Professional Development Programs for entry-and
mid-level Organization Development associates.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, WELLESLEY,
MA 1994-2002
Led C-Level engagements in Leadership Development, Organization Design,
Strategy Implementation and Workforce Planning. Member of core team to
develop and implement economic-based Leadership Assessment Model. Member of
core team to develop and implement Executive Services LOB for the firm.
Introduced governance and board professionalism as specialized service area.
Designed and led Associate Development Program for Watson Wyatt’s second
largest office; program used as template for other offices.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
INNOVATION ASSOCIATES (Peter Senge), FRAMINGHAM, MA 1990-1994
Designed and conducted Strategic Planning off-sites for Senior Leadership
Teams. Problem- solving with focus on delivering sustainable results
Designed and led training for Senior Leadership Teams based on principles of
the Peter Senge’s Learning Organization model.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) |
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BoardSource (formerly the
National Center for Nonprofit Boards) |
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American Psychological
Association |
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Corporate
Women Directors International |
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