2023
Your Year in Bold Moves
Through 18,049 Core Meetings, 2,431 virtual introductions, 1,268 in-person gatherings, and 396 community groups, you and your fellow Chief Members supported, learned from, and laughed with one another during this transformative year.
When this community comes together to inspire risk-taking and bold actions, magic happens. We couldn’t be more proud of all you’ve accomplished this year.
Celebrating Your Wins
At Chief, we call wins bold moves. They represent the powerful steps forward members like you take each day, from promotions and new roles to board seats, company launches, and awards.
Keep scrolling for bold move highlights from 2023, and view the full list of member-submitted wins.
C-Suite Appointments
"I am thrilled to be taking on an expanded executive leadership role at Liberty Mutual Insurance. The support, perspective, and encouragement from my Core Group 2194 and Chief Guide, Leslie Grygiel, was invaluable along the way."
Virna Alexander, Chief Claims Officer - GRS North America,
Liberty Mutual Insurance
"This role marks an exciting new chapter in my career, where I'll be helping create equitable access to economic opportunity by empowering enterprise employers to fill critical skills gaps through on-the-job learning.
Throughout my career changes, my Chief Core group continues to be an unwavering source of support, and the Career Transition and South Asian community groups kept my eyes open to the choices available to me."
Asha Aravindakshan, U.S. General Manager, Multiverse
New Roles
Promotions
"Stepping into a new role this year and growing my team tenfold has been an exciting new chapter that came with new challenges. My core group, a collective of powerhouse women, has been a source of grounding and inspiration throughout the process."
Marthina Sochodolak, SVP Marketing, Dyson
"'You are where you are today because you take risks,' was the encouragement I needed from my Chief Core Group to take the leap and join the board of Girls Inc. of Greater Miami."
Silvia Brown, Principal Owner, DMI Paving & Sealcoating
Board Seats
Companies/Organizations Launched
"Launching CPO Track is a big career milestone for me. I have received so much help and support from powerful networks like Chief, that I believe it’s time for me to pay it forward by creating opportunities for others as they navigate their leadership journeys."
Namrata Sarmah, Chief Product Officer, INTO University Partnerships
Go Forth, Be Bold
Whether you started a new role, led your team through obstacles, or launched your own venture, take a moment to share an accomplishment from this past year. You can use our social toolkit for inspiration.
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