Report: More women to reach CEO rank at S&P 500 firms

NHL president's journey includes the NBA, MLB | Report: More women to reach CEO rank at S&P 500 firms | Seek discomfort to stretch your leadership skills Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 6, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [NHL president's journey includes the NBA, MLB]( Valerie Camillo, the president of business operations for hockey's Philadelphia Flyers, is the first woman in such a role, coming from a business-focused background in management consulting and corporate roles in the NBA and for baseball's Washington Nationals. For women seeking executive jobs in sports, Camillo says, "stay close to the money." Full Story: [The Philadelphia Inquirer (tiered subscription model)]( (1/2) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( A cost efficient and versatile consumer favorite As restaurants reopen dining rooms, time and cost efficiencies are key. 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