Shelley Willingham (she/her) stands out as a seasoned entrepreneur, founder, and accomplished C-suite executive renowned for her multifaceted business expertise and often likened to a “Swiss Army knife” in the business world. With substantial experience across start-ups and large-scale, enterprise corporations, she’s forged an impressive track record of driving revenue growth, devising innovative business strategies, and fostering inclusive marketing practices and corporate cultures. 

She is the Chief Growth Officer at The Center for Organizational Effectiveness (COE). In this role, she leads the client acquisition strategy and execution while supporting the development of each COE business unit. She focuses on enhancing customer value, building competitive differentiation, and driving revenue and profit growth. 

Shelley speaks at various business events and leadership conferences, coaches and consults aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, and has had several appearances on CNBC.