Ellen Richstone is a highly respected public company board director whose career has spanned both operating and financial leadership roles. Since 2003 she’s served on boards across the spectrum from Fortune 500 to micro-cap companies, currently holding seats on multiple public boards and chairing four audit committees. Known formally as an SEC-designated financial expert, she is often called upon in high-growth and turnaround settings for her expertise in financial restructuring, governance, and operational scale.

Before becoming a professional director, Ellen held leadership roles in large organizations, including as CFO of Fortune 500 companies and Treasurer. She also served as CEO of Entrepreneurial Resources, and held executive finance roles at companies spanning sectors such as aerospace/automotive, software and hardware, semiconductors, consumer products, life sciences, clean tech, telecommunications, and more. Her global experience encompasses work across markets in China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Ellen’s board credentials include serving on audit, compensation, and nominating/governance committees, and she has been honored with awards such as the ACCD Distinguished Director Award, being named among the NACD Directorship 100, and recognition as a lifetime achiever in finance. She speaks French and brings a broad, strategic, and deeply experienced perspective to every board she serves.