Donna Redel

Donna Redel is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently, Donna serves as a Board Member at New York Angels since January 2014 and as the CEO Founder of Strategic 50, a consulting and coaching company focused on empowering women in business and entrepreneurship, since January 2011. Previously, Donna held significant roles at the World Economic Forum as Managing Director and Member of the Management Board from January 2000 to January 2002, and at Prudential Securities as Chief Information Officer from January 1994 to January 2000. Notably, Donna was the first woman Chairman of the New York Commodity Exchange, presiding over its merger from January 1992 to January 1994. Earlier in Donna's career, Donna was Executive Vice President at Redel Trading, Inc. from January 1980 to January 1992. Donna holds an MBA in International Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Journalism from Barnard College.