Professional Background: Law, Government
Anthony Foxx retired as the Chief Policy Officer of Lyft and served on their Executive Leadership Team. His public service includes serving as Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina before serving as United States Secretary of Transportation. Anthony started his career as an attorney. He serves on the boards of CDW Corporation, Martin Marietta Materials Inc., and the Volcker Alliance. He also serves as an Advisor to Tulco LLC Auto Tech Ventures. Foxx is currently a Senior Fellow at the Kennedy School at Harvard University.
Interview Quotes:
“Did a lot of work to get on the radar screen of search firms but first boards came from referrals.”
“No one comes into a board knowing everything.”
“Being attuned to changes in demographics is something every company must be attuned to.”
“Things that get you on a board do not necessarily get you into a position of leadership.”
“For diversity we need to calibrate ourselves for a long path, not a short one.”