Florence Larson

I am dedicated to transforming corporate governance by equipping aspiring directors with the skills, training, and support to perform at their best and secure impactful board roles that drive business performance and board effectiveness. PROVEN CAPABILITIES • Scale and delivery: Designed and deployed board education programs nationwide, training 350+ board-ready candidates across public, private, and some nonprofit sectors • Program innovation: Transformed regional initiatives (Onboarding Women, Black Boardroom Initiative) into scalable national movements with measurable impact • Legal and transactional expertise: Corporate finance attorney with knowledge of fiduciary duties, M&A, securities matters, and complex financial transactions • Board placement and advisory: Guide aspiring directors through strategic self-assessment to actionable development in readiness for corporate board service • Ecosystem builder: Cultivate and sustain networks across corporations, professional services firms (consulting, accounting, legal), institutional partners, and executive champions to drive governance excellence and board diversity • Strategic integrator: Bridge business strategy, technology transformation, marketing insights, and executive coaching to deliver comprehensive governance solutions • Proven character and standing: Known for integrity, sound judgment, and trusted relationships with Fortune 500 boards, institutional investors, and governance leaders My journey began as a corporate finance attorney at Allen & Overy in London. After moving to the U.S., I gained leadership experience at Deloitte, McKinsey, and Microsoft. I spearheaded the Onboarding Women initiative, a groundbreaking effort to increase women's representation on Washington State corporate boards. In 2021, I collaborated with sponsors to deliver the Black Boardroom Initiative, which evolved into the Equitable Board Network, expanding diverse board representation nationwide. Currently, with Deloitte's Center for Board Effectiveness, I work with boards across primarily public, and private sectors to embed best governance practices, anticipate emerging trends, and address critical governance challenges. COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL I am committed to advancing literacy and learning. I serve on the Seattle Public Library Foundation board and Governance Committee. Born in London and based in Seattle, I hold U.S., U.K., and Irish citizenship. An avid reader and outdoor swimmer, I welcome connections about board readiness, governance, literacy, and reading! Let's connect: florencelarson@outlook.com