Elevate
Board Effectiveness
Our Mission
To elevate board effectiveness by providing directors and boards with valuable insights into highly successful board and governance practices
Who We Are
KirtleyWood is led by co-founders Olivia Kirtley and Phoebe Wood who bring deep knowledge and experience as veteran public and private company board members in many industries, each for more than two decades.
KirtleyWood is a board advisory firm led by co-founders Olivia Kirtley and Phoebe Wood. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as veteran public and private company board members with service across many industries for more than two decades. Collectively, they have also held numerous board leadership roles including Chair of Audit, Compensation, Governance & Nominating, and Risk Committees, as well as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Board.
What We Do
What We Do
KirtleyWood is a board advisory firm that offers a suite of services to companies seeking to elevate board effectiveness. These advisory services include: 1) advising new and first-time directors, 2) advising new committee or board leaders, 3) building effective governance structures and practices, and 4) conducting board assessments with recommendations to improve overall board function and value. Our work is not a substitute for standard director onboarding or training, but is focused on how to be effective in the boardroom.
Our work is not a substitute for onboarding or board training. It is how to be effective in the boardroom.
Elevate Board Effectiveness
Our Mission
To elevate board effectiveness by equipping individual directors, board leaders and overall boards with valuable insights into highly successful board and governance practices.
Who We Are
KirtleyWood is a board advisory firm led by co-founders Olivia Kirtley and Phoebe Wood. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as veteran public and private company board members with service across many industries for more than two decades. Collectively, they have also held numerous board leadership roles including Chair of Audit, Compensation, Governance & Nominating, and Risk Committees, as well as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Board.
Tailored Strategies for Success
We understand that each client is unique. That’s why we tailor our advice and strategies to suit your specific needs and goals. Our corporate board advisors will work closely with you to develop personalized solutions that drive success and growth.
Why Choose KirtleyWood LLC?
When you partner with KirtleyWood LLC, you are not just getting advice. You are gaining a trusted ally dedicated to your success. Our team’s commitment to excellence and our track record of helping corporate boards succeed set us apart as a premier advisory firm in the industry.
What We Do
What We Do
First Time & New Directors
New Board & Committee Leaders
Board & Governance Development
Board Assessment & Enhancement
Who We Are
KirtleyWood is a board advisory firm led by co-founders Olivia Kirtley and Phoebe Wood. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as veteran public and private company board members with service across many industries for more than two decades. Collectively, they have also held numerous board leadership roles including Chair of Audit, Compensation, Governance & Nominating, and Risk Committees, as well as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Board.
Tailored Strategies for Success
We understand that each client is unique. That’s why we tailor our advice and strategies to suit your specific needs and goals. Our corporate board advisors will work closely with you to develop personalized solutions that drive success and growth.
Why Choose KirtleyWood LLC?
When you partner with KirtleyWood LLC, you are not just getting advice. You are gaining a trusted ally dedicated to your success. Our team’s commitment to excellence and our track record of helping corporate boards succeed set us apart as a premier advisory firm in the industry.
What We Do
What We Do
First Time & New Directors
New Board & Committee Leaders
Board & Governance Development
Board Assessment & Enhancement
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What We Do
New and First-Time Corporate Directors
Exhibit IDirectors Being Developed for New Leadership Positions
Exhibit IINew Corporate Boards Requiring the Development of Governance Practice and Structure
Exhibit IIICorporate Boards Seeking to Improve Practices, Effectiveness, and Structure
Exhibit IVAbout Our Founders
Phoebe Wood and Olivia Kirtley
KirtleyWood LLC was co-founded by the highly experienced corporate directors Olivia Kirtley and Phoebe Wood. They have served on multiple publicly traded company boards since 1997.
Collectively, they have done the following:
Our Mission
To elevate board effectiveness by equipping individual directors, board leaders and overall boards with valuable insights into highly successful board and governance practices.