Tracey Newell
Former tech executive turned advocate for women in leadership.
Twenty-five years ago, Tracey was a second-line manager at Cisco, feeling trapped and planning to quit. Today, she's a seven-time board member and former president of Informatica, advising some of the world's fastest-growing software companies. Her passion? Helping women claim their seat at the boardroom table.
Her Mission Is Clear
To inspire and equip the next generation of women leaders to reach the C-Suite and beyond. She shows that extraordinary leadership isn't about having an MBA or an Ivy League degree – it's about courage, determination, and knowing how to navigate the journey.
About Tracey
Throughout her thirty-plus years in technology leadership, Tracey Newell has witnessed how decades of workplace progress have barely moved the needle for women in the C-suite. As a seven-time board member and former president of Informatica, she has dedicated her career to changing this narrative.
Today, Tracey advises some of the world's leading software companies on scaling their businesses while championing a bigger mission: creating a stronger pipeline of women leaders rising to the top. Her journey from middle management to the boardroom serves as a blueprint for others, proving that extraordinary leadership is within reach.
Beyond her corporate success, Tracey leads a life of influence through her work with Bridge2Rwanda and 4Word, while remaining deeply involved with her family and community. She combines her executive coaching experience with practical strategies, showing that success isn't just about personal achievement – it's about creating pathways for others to follow.
Through her book "Hers for the Taking," Tracey shares the strategies, personal stories, and hands-on exercises that helped her succeed, empowering mid-career women executives to answer the call to leadership with an emphatic "Yes!"
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