Success Stories
Cynthia J. Curtis
Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, CA Technologies
Former Chief Marketing Officer, Utimaco Software
When my previous company was acquired, New Directions offered answers. We anchored my job search around my ecological vision and executive skills. I now oversee sustainability for CA Technologies – and love it. I’d craved a more meaningful job, but exiting the CMO track seemed risky. Suddenly, I found the chance to switch gears. The New Directions team helped me re-package my expertise and laser-focus my job search for an exciting new launch.
Stewart H. Steffey Jr.
Founder and CEO of Narragansett Bay Insurance Company Holdings, Inc.
Former Chairman and CEO, Liberty International Holdings, Inc.
After decades working for large international companies, I love the creative independence of private ownership plus the opportunity to help our surrounding community. We've breathed new life into a struggling company as well as our host town, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Through the New Directions program, I realized my life needed more balance and was inspired to embark down this wonderful path.
Henry L.P. Schmelzer
Former President and CEO of Maine Community Foundation
Previously President and CEO, New England Funds.
The year I turned 55, I decided I wanted to harness the skills I'd developed as a financial sector business leader on a second career in public service. With invaluable coaching at New Directions plus my own sense of mission, I was fortunate to be appointed head of a statewide agency devoted to improving the quality of life in Maine. This gave me the privilege and rare opportunity to achieve my goal.
Neal S. Prescott
CEO, Deliver, part of WPP Group
Former Executive VP & Global Head of Technology Enablement, Digitas
With the help of the New Directions team, I found just what I was looking for -- the opportunity to launch a new enterprise and be the one who charts the course. To this mission, I bring my personal vision plus my track record in professional services, technology implementation, digital marketing and practice development to create something brand new on a global scale.
Elizabeth Nill
President, Shibui Designs LTD
Former Assistant Dean, Harvard Business School
After years of channeling my skills and talents to executive leadership posts, now I can finally indulge my creative side, designing elegant one-of-a-kind dresses for women over 50. It feels risky but incredibly rewarding to reach into this space. Each new day is its own adventure.
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