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Cathy Ellwood

Founder & Managing Principal

Cathy is President of Ellwood Enterprises, a consulting firm which helps organizations achieve their strategic objectives by accelerating the development of high potential individuals into leadership positions.�With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry leading high impact, high profile strategic change initiatives, Cathy offers both perspective and insights which are unique and relevant.� She is a frequently requested speaker and has authored a variety of articles on leadership , strategy and managing change.Cathy has held a wide range of leadership positions in corporate strategy, information technology and finance.� She designed and implemented Nationwide�s Financial Leadership Rotation program, one of the most sought-after leadership development programs in the country.Over the course of her career, Cathy has been actively involved in the insurance industry for most of her career.� She served as President and Board Chair of the IASA and currently serves on its Nominating, Career Skills and Industry Relations Committees.�She has a Bachelor�s degree from Capital University and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.