Professional Background: Business
Long Tenured (>5 years)
Leslie is the CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, where she has worked for over 20 years. She previously worked for GE and Goldman Sachs. Leslie’s training is in finance and business administration. She serves on the board of directors of Macy’s and Delta.
Interview Quotes:
“You have to always be on your best game because people are always watching.”
“Not for term limits but for age limits.”
“Performance on the recent wave of minority board appointments will have a significant impact on diversity.”
“It takes time to find your voice in the boardroom. You must have a strategy for onboarding yourself.”