Leilani Latimer

Strategic C-Suite Executive | Growth Leader | B2B2C, SaaS, Enterprise Tech | Sustainability Expert | NACD Certified Board Director | Writer | Speaker

“Leilani’s ability to process a large amount of information and contribute to an organizational goal is only outweighed by her compassion and concern for others. She's a proactive professional, team member and leader, who achieves positive results in a very thoughtful, yet determined manner.”

~ Board Colleague

About Leilani Latimer

Leadership Philosophy
Courage, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication

As a global C-suite executive and advisor, Leilani’s leadership journey has been defined by a commitment to strategic growth, transformation, and innovation.
Her approach is centered around six core values that have consistently guided her career and leadership style.
These values reflect her personally and align with the essential qualities of successful leaders.

Courage

Driving Strategic Growth with Integrity

Whether leading a company through a major transformation or embracing new market opportunities, she approaches challenges with vigor and passion. Courage, for Leilani, means standing up for her values, asking tough questions, and acknowledging mistakes—essential qualities for fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and ethical leadership. Her decision-making is transparent, honest, and focused on long-term success.

Curiosity

Fueling Innovation and Agility

Leilani’s approach to leadership is deeply rooted in an entrepreneurial mindset, where curiosity fuels her commitment to innovation and agility. She navigates ambiguity with confidence, responds proactively to market trends, and makes informed, data-driven decisions. By cultivating a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, she aligns strategies with customer needs and evolving market dynamics, driving sustainable growth.

Compassion

Building Strong Relationships and Cultures

Leilani leads with compassion and active listening, navigating interpersonal dynamics, cultural nuances, and diverse needs with empathy. She balances company goals while fostering a resilient organization. Her extensive global experience uniquely equips her to shape company culture, build trust, engage stakeholders, and drive strategic decisions in a rapidly changing world.

Creativity

Balancing Short and Long-Term Goals

Leilani is a creative problem-solver, who excels at balancing the tactical needs of today with the strategic vision for tomorrow. Her proven track record in leading initiatives that achieve measurable outcomes demonstrates her ability to align day-to-day execution with long-term goals. Creativity is not just about innovation; it's about strategically positioning the company to thrive amidst change, ensuring lasting process improvements and sustainable growth.

Collaboration

Connecting People and Ideas for Impact

As a natural connector, Leilani sees the linkages between people, ideas, and opportunities that others might miss. Over the past two decades, she has led diverse, global teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and talent development. She excels at uniting stakeholders around a shared vision, inspiring them to take action, and driving cross-functional alignment for high-impact business results.

Communication

Engaging and Inspiring With Authenticity

With over 15 years in the C-suite and boardroom, Leilani has refined the art of clear, impactful communication. Trust, respect, and authenticity are the cornerstones of her communication, whether with employees, customers, partners, board members, or investors. Her ability to articulate the company’s vision, mission, and strategy inspires confidence and galvanizes action, driving alignment and engagement across all levels of the organization.

Learn More About Leilani’s
Leadership Journey

To read more about Leilani’s insights on Leadership, Strategy, Business Transformation, Trust, Customer-Centricity, Women in Leadership, and Sustainability, explore her blog here.

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