Kathleen Graham is a unique combination of a finance and human capital expert who aligns financial skill sets to strategic goals in order to drive excess stakeholder value through practical and actionable solutions.

Eileen Kamerick Client and current Board Director for Associated Bank (NYSE), Hochschild Mining (LSE), Legg Mason Closed-End Mutual Funds (NYSE). Former CFO of the Americas for BP PLC. CFO of a number of highly successful large public and private companies throughout her career. (Hover over dot to pause testimonial)

Kathleen is a preternatural connector of ideas, people and opportunities and I feel incredibly lucky that our paths crossed. From the moment I met her, she immediately began connecting me to people and opportunities that could help me grow my business, including speaking engagements and organizations.


She values people above all else, and it shows in how she operates and moves through the world. You'd be lucky to have Kathleen learn about what your company does, then let her weave her deep connections to strengthen your own work and vision.

Jennifer Brandel
CEO Hearken, Inc. (Hover over dot to pause testimonial)

I had the pleasure to work with Kathleen on two projects: for a pre-IPO SaaS company where she provided the capabilities foundation for digitalization and for an organization who engaged Kathy to recommend organizational structure and capability improvements to modernize a number of functions. Kathleen is amazing to work with, to hear her perspective on motivating teams in the digital space, and is an asset to any team.

Managing Director, Strategy & Transformation Top Tech Firm (Hover over dot to pause testimonial)

Kathleen has been an invaluable advisor as I have moved through my career journey. She guided me on her career process, resulting in me securing two dream executive jobs.

Carol Rubin
Global Chief Operating Officer Jenner & Block (Hover over dot to pause testimonial)

Working with Kathleen Graham has been a true joy. Kathleen is an absolute thought leader in personal career mapping, career positioning, and support in finding the role that is your best match. Their proprietary process "Your Career Campaign" helped me see my career accomplishments and future career roadmap, including corporate boards, in a way that I had not imagined possible.

Jeff Blade
Former CEO, now Career Board Director (Hover over dot to pause testimonial)

HUMAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTING

HOW WE WORK WITH COMPANIES, BOARDS, & EXECUTIVES

CORPORATE/BOARD GROWTH

—ACCURATE labor market & economic trends


EXAMPLES

  • Forecasts: 2025, the AI explosion (right before DeepSeek emerged); 2023, low labor productivity, higher costs, higher risks for foreseeable future; 2017-2022, evolving impact of AI on global employment; 2014, more women on corporate boards shift; 2013, impact of social media on privacy/communication; 2008, the Great Financial Crisis; and 2004, onset of globalization/outsourcing.
  • Speaking and Publications: 2025, labor economics panelist for econVue’s “Post-Jackson Hole” Substack presentation; 2023, co-author, NACD’s Directorship for Boardroom Intelligence magazine’s featured article, “Lessening Reputational Risk”; 2022, Keynote speaker on “The Future of the CPO” at PROCUREMENT FOUNDRY’s Annual Conference; 2020, AICPA/CIMA’s global conference discussing “Rebranding the CFO” as one of ten Keynote Speakers; and 2009, “Safe Sailing in Stormy Weather,” as first morning’s second speaker at THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO’s Private Equity conference.

CAREER GROWTH COACHING

—for Executives & Board Directors


  • Over 2000 Clients Since Inception
  • +80% of Clients Successfully Reach Goal
  • For C-Suite & Board Goal Realization
  • Customized for Each Person—Includes What Works Best For Your Personality, Others You Interact With, & Your Local Customs/Country/Era
  • Completely Confidential
  • Collaborative Approach
  • No Completion Time Limit

CORPORATE/BOARD GROWTH

—EVIDENCE-BASED human capital solutions


EXAMPLES

  • Engaged numerous times by public/private Boards to positively restructure board dynamics, enhance oversight capabilities.
  • Retained family office’s phenomenal CIO, while calming generational upsets, introducing incentives acceptable to all parties.
  • Transformed in 3 months Finance, HR, & PMO groups with high turnover/low productivity into IPO/acquisition-ready partners.
  • Identified/successfully resolved human capital situation specifics derailing $20B nonprofit's major digital transformation.
  • Engaged numerous times by public/private companies ($50M-$500B+) to gain new cultural/structural dynamics acceptance.

Interested In Our Services? Contact Kathleen Graham

Contact Us

Chicago Headquarters
Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Contact Kathleen Graham
Phone: (312) 945-2474
Email: graham@thehqcompanies.com