Kathy Hannan, CPA, PhD, serves as a Board Member across several organizations, including Annaly Capital Management, Otis Elevator Co., Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., and Carpenter Technology Corporation, where responsibilities encompass leadership roles on audit and governance committees. With a substantial tenure at KPMG US as National Managing Partner and former Vice Chairman, Kathy possesses a wealth of executive experience. Additionally, involvement with the Higher Learning Commission and as an Advisor to Women Executive 50 highlights a commitment to leadership and governance. Academic achievements include a Doctorate in Leadership/Ethics from Benedictine University and advanced education from Harvard Business School Online, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the University of Cambridge.