At Ellig Group, we understand the critical responsibilities of board service and are committed to empowering you with the tools and resources needed to succeed as an executive seeking a board seat. Passionate about our commitment to enhancing board diversity and excellence, we were proud to acquire Maggie Wilderotter’s prestigious Corporate Director Academy in 2023 to continue her legacy and promote greater diverse leadership. Over 800 executives have attended the Academy since 2019.
Engage in stimulating discussions led by seasoned board directors, gaining insights and perspectives crucial for working with boards as an executive and how to achieve a board seat.
Forge valuable connections with peers and industry leaders, expanding your network and unlocking new opportunities.
Receive a customized roadmap tailored to your unique goals and aspirations, guiding you through the process of preparing for and serving on a board.
Refine your board bio with expert feedback, enhancing your profile and visibility to board search committees.
Gain exposure through inclusion in the Equilar Diversity Network database, increasing your visibility to board search platforms and opportunities.
Learn how to build a strong personal brand and enhance your online presence to better position yourself for board roles.
Stay connected through follow-up virtual meetings, ensuring ongoing engagement and support as you progress towards boardroom excellence.
Join us and embark on a transformative journey towards boardroom excellence at Ellig Group’s Board Academy Bootcamp.
For more information and to reserve your seat, contact us today at bootcamp@elliggroup.com or (212) 688-8671.
Maggie Wilderotter and Janice Ellig discuss their dedication to the Board Academy Bootcamp and its significance and impact in boardrooms.
Webinar with Jennifer Sundberg, co-CEO of Board Intelligence and co-author of the book “Collective Intelligence: How
By Janice Ellig, CEO, Ellig Group C-suite and boardroom diversity in 2022 America While women have
Webinar with Jennifer Sundberg, co-CEO of Board Intelligence and co-author of the book “Collective Intelligence: How
By Janice Ellig, CEO, Ellig Group C-suite and boardroom diversity in 2022 America While women have
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Chief Executive Officer
As the head of the Ellig Group, Janice is dedicated to increasing the placement of women and diverse candidates on corporate boards and in C-suites by 2025. Janice joined the legacy firm in 2000 and became Co-Chief Executive Officer in its transition to Chadick Ellig in 2007; she assumed sole ownership of the company as the Ellig Group in 2017 with a new focus on Reimagining Search. Prior to her career in executive search, Janice spent 20 years in corporate America at Pfizer, Citi and Ambac Financial Group, an IPO from Citibank, where she was responsible for Marketing, Human Resources, and Administration.
Heralded by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of “The World’s Most Influential Headhunters,” Janice is often consulted for her expertise and her commitment to gender parity, inclusion, and diversity. She frequently appears at speaking engagements and as a media guest, and she has penned multiple articles for outlets such as Directors & Boards, Directorship, Corporate Director, The Huffington Post, and Forbes.com. Janice also co-authored two books: Driving The Career Highway and What Every Successful Woman Knows, acknowledged by Bloomberg Businessweek as “the best of its genre.”
A tirelessly active member of the industry and champion of her causes, Janice is Founder of the Women’s Forum of New York’s Corporate Board Initiative and its signature event, Breakfast of Corporate Champions. Since 2011, Janice continues to spearhead this event to honor companies committed to board diversity and to encourage CEOs to sponsor board-ready women for the Women’s Forum database. (LINK: www.womensforumny.org).
Janice is personally committed to several NFP organizations: Board Director of the National YMCA and Past Chair of the YMCA Board of Greater New York; Trustee of the Actors Fund and Committee For Economic Development (CED); Incoming Chair, University of Iowa Foundation; Women’s Forum of New York Past President and Chair of the Corporate Board Initiative; member of the Steering Committee, US 30% Club and The Economic Club of New York.
In recognition for her many philanthropic activities, Janice received the University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) Eleanor Raynolds Award for Volunteerism in 2008. Named one of the “21 Leaders for the 21st Century” by Women’s eNews, she was also a recipient of the Channel 21 Award In Excellence for her contribution to “Excellence in the Economic Development for Women.”
“Listening to our clients’ needs, learning their business and understanding their culture is how we present the best talent and provide a competitive advantage. We place candidates with the character, competencies, commitment, (intellectual) curiosity and courage to make a difference. Our goal is always to go beyond the expected and deliver valuable advice, measurable results and great talent!”
– Janice Reals Ellig
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