Professional Background: Business
Vicki is CEO of VLF Development LLC. She worked for four decades in financial services, culminating with serving as the Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Retirement Fund. She worked previously with AllianceBernstein. Vicki is a director of Ariel Alternatives, Blackstone Credit Services, Fidelity Investments, and Treliant. She is a certified public accountant. She has also served on the boards of The Williams Companies, Gusto, and KeySpan. Vicki is an avid cross-country horseback rider.
Interview Quotes:
“When thinking about your first board, make sure you’re jazzed about the company, the industry.”
“Her strategy was to be engaged, be prepared, and ask relevant questions.”
“Believe that quietly, companies will continue to recruit diverse candidates. The good news is there’s more of us in the rooms.”
“Search firms must first be diverse enough amongst themselves and be included enough where they can source candidates. They are used more to clear candidates than to find them.”