Hello, I'm Henry Stoever.
Details
- Professional CategoryGovernance & Board Management
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)250
Headline
Growth-Focused CEO
Experience
President and CEO
Relevant/Notable employerAssociation of Governing Boards of Universities and CollegesJuly 2019 - September 2023Hired by the board of directors of this $27M global professional services enterprise serving 40,000 higher education board members and CEOs across more than 2,000 colleges, universities, and foundations to transform and modernize the 100-year-old organization and reverse declining revenue and engagement.
Increased revenue by +42% through digital-first and stakeholder-centric strategies.
Expanded membership by +17% by transforming organizational relevance with new programs, partnerships, content, credentials, events, and services to empower higher education governing boards worldwide.
Raised $22M to support student success, mental health, and business model transformation initiatives.
Championed advocacy campaigns with policymakers and grantmakers to advance board governance and inclusion initiatives that increased retention and satisfaction by +8 and +15 percentage points, respectively.
Launched the Council on Higher Education as a Strategic Asset to strengthen America’s global competitive position by recommending new federal and state policies for funding and collaboration.
Introduced SaaS solutions and credentials with PE-backed firms that increased member engagement by +32%.
Evolved AI-based applications with PE portfolio companies that decreased staff service time by (27%).
Chief Marketing Officer
Relevant/Notable employerNational Association of Corporate DirectorsJanuary 2010 - June 2019Recruited by CEO of this $35M global nonprofit to drive growth by expanding awareness, value, and engagement. Assessed stakeholder impact of 40-year-old professional services organization and executed strategies to exceed members’ expectations, expand value-add partnerships, and elevate the brand’s prestige.
Drove +200% revenue growth through digital transformation, omnichannel marketing and communications, and strategic partnerships with corporations, regulators, and elected officials.
Led M&A of publishing partner to expand sponsorships, engagement opportunities, and business capabilities.
Positioned NACD as the undisputed thought leader in corporate governance.
Introduced the first-ever cyber risk oversight credential for board members and generated $3M in revenue.
Launched Blue Ribbon Commission report on Culture as a Corporate Asset that expanded engagement by +23%.
Inspired and launched the Battlefield to Boardroom program that grew partnership revenue by $3M.
Principal, Founder & Managing Principal
Brentwood Advisory Group and Windsor StrategyOctober 2023 - CurrentConsults with and serves as interim and fractional COO, CMO, and CDO for middle market private companies and nonprofit associations, social impact organizations, and foundations. Collaboratively builds integrated, growth-focused strategies, marketing plans, and communication narratives to expand revenue and stakeholder engagement through data-driven voice of the customer insights.
Grew client revenue by +13% and expanded customer engagement by +24%, reversing a three-year decline.
As a Senior Operating Executive with Arena Investor’s Quaestor Consulting Group, established the growth pillar to drive revenue growth and value creation for middle market private companies and PE portfolio companies.
Led capital campaign to secure $3M via targeted donor engagement and strategic communications.
Elevated the impact of client advocacy by +37% and grew customer base by +8%.
Built high-impact teams through the “3 As” to Assess perspectives, Align mindsets, and Accelerate growth.
Sharpened brand relevance through TCPS (Teams, Customers, Products, and Strategy) process.
Senior Vice President, StudentLoans.com
Brazos Higher Education Service CorporationJanuary 2007 - January 2010Based on digital communications, partnership development, operations, and marketing expertise, recruited to build an e-commerce student loan business for the $18B Brazos enterprise.
Starting with just the StudentLoans.com URL, built an online student loan business and originated +$100M loans.
Exceeded the three-year business plan’s revenue target by +$22M through organizational development, operations, partnerships, digital marketing, and sales strategies.
Created the #4 most visited site for student loans through digital marketing strategies, SEO, and SEM.
Vice President, Marketing
Relevant/Notable employerCoStar GroupMay 2005 - December 2006Hired by the founder and CEO of this $2B global commercial real estate information services provider to accelerate growth by launching new products, penetrating new markets, and generating leads for sales teams. Launched new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions on three continents with sales, service, and supply chain partners.
Increased revenue and sales leads by +21% and +72%, respectively, through digital marketing and integrated e-commerce strategies supporting the launch of new products.
Developed a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and state transportation leaders to utilize occupancy and vacancy trend data to inform public transportation priorities.
Senior Director, Vertical Marketing
Relevant/Notable employerSprint-Nextel CommunicationsApril 2002 - April 2005Hired to grow and diversify revenue by deepening engagement with transportation, financial, and professional service customers, strengthen retention, and differentiate the brand. Established a partnership with the Nevada Department of Transportation and Las Vegas Public Transportation to build the monorail system with Nextel’s assets.
Director of Marketing, Communications, and Business Development
Relevant/Notable employerLexisNexisApril 2000 - April 2002Rebranded company across 42 countries, nine languages, and 101 locations. Increased international corporate sales by +12% and brand awareness by +19%. Led strategic planning for the CEO and leadership team to grow revenue through unique SaaS applications and service offerings.
Senior Brand Manager
Relevant/Notable employerKraft Foods, Inc.May 1993 - April 2000Recruited from the U.S. Marine Corps as part of Kraft’s annual MBA class that included 1-2 junior military officers and ~20 MBAs from top 10 universities. Progressed through several brand management positions and delivered outcomes that consistently exceeded stakeholders’ and investors’ expectations.
Captain, Infantry Officer
Relevant/Notable employerUnited States Marine CorpsMay 1988 - May 1993Joined the Marines to be part of the most elite force that protects the United States’ freedoms and values. Led units of up to 75 personnel across diverse environments including jungles, deserts, mountains, and oceans. Honed leadership capabilities by quickly pivoting and accomplishing a variety of challenging missions.
Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” by the Commanding General for leading the first unit into Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.
Led nuclear weapons security unit to “most proficient” rating.
Industry
- Education
- Financial Services
- Holding Companies
- Professional Services
- Technology, Information and Media
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
Language(s)
- English
Education
Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management
MastersMBASeptember 1996 - August 1999
United States Naval Academy
DegreeBS, EconomicsJuly 1984 - May 1988
Your Skills
StrategyMarketingOperationsValue CreationBrand Management
Professional Interests
Purpose-driven leadershipValue creationBoard optimizationLeadership team alignmentBrand positioning
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise
- Having my dedicated digital space on the world wide web
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