Accompany Advisory

B-BEE Level 2 Black Woman Owned firm, that has been a strategic partner to a top-tier (MBB) firm, working on strategic and operational transformations through advanced analytics, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and proactive performance and program management. Holds minority strategic investments in digital and disruptive businesses.

Managing Director

Nomanini

1️⃣ Co-founded digital informal sector banking platform; supported CEO and Exco; Non-Executive Director advising on strategy, value drivers, partnerships, talent sourcing, and financing to scale and grow.
2️⃣ Led commercial team of six direct reports across Africa and Middle East driving pipeline of organic and inorganic deals. Exco CCO role works with Product, Operations, and Engineering.
3️⃣ Drove Exco recruiting (Product, Operations Heads; CFO), and strategic projects around growth strategy, organisational structure, process improvement, ways of working; to drive clarity, performance growth.

Co-Founder; Investor; Board Director; Director Special Projects; CCO

Industrial Development Corporation

The IDC drives industrial value chain growth and development impact in Sub-Saharan Africa across its asset base of R120bn+. Worked with the CEO and Exco to articulate and drive delivery momentum across six key themes focused on IDC's twin pillars of financial sustainability and development impact.

Strategic Advisor to CEO

Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is trusted by major multinationals and emerging companies around the world to help them make senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises. Supported Exco teams source scarce talent and align on growth-focused strategic agendas. Worked across industries, with a focus on financial services, TMT, and FAANG.

Director

City of Johannesburg

Board member involved in strategic planning, policy critique, monitoring and challenging performance of executive team and wider management for a City of Johannesburg MOE.

Board Member, Director (Independent NXD)

McKinsey & Company

Strategy and management consultant across industries (esp. TMT, Energy, Logistics). Experience with internal firm building through best-practice consultant training and onboarding.

Management Consultant, Engagement Manager

South African Department of Health (KZN)

Worked in high-pressure roles as a Medical Officer, General Practitioner for a full-service community clinic, Emergency Response Doctor, and Paramedic College Lecturer. Key skills: problem diagnosis, structuring; fast fact-gathering; rational under pressure; psychology of teams.

Medical Doctor and Lecturer

Four Key Points:

1️⃣ Global Roots

I was born in Germany into an American-Persian Baha’i family. Speaking three languages at once was the norm. I've lived in Europe, the USA, and Africa, and seen 25+ countries.

I studied IB at a United World College, whose mission is to be a “force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace.”

The above compel an approach of questioning assumptions, listening deeply, and seeking robust, collaborative solutions.

2️⃣ Doctor First

After IB, I toured 16+ European countries for a year with a German-based dance group; my dream was to become a multi-media producer. I became a medical doctor instead.

Apart from medical know-how, this discipline drove me to understand: 

(1) Patterns, systems, and insights from large volumes of data quickly
(2) People’s psychology, motivations, and drives dramatically improve team delivery
(3) That ‘life-and-death’ (LAD) is serious, but rare; life is mostly not LAD, so take moments under pressure to think clearly

3️⃣ Top-Tier Consulting

I’ve spent two decades in top-tier consulting, with McKinsey, Spencer Stuart, and otherwise.

I’ve held Executive, Board, and Advisory roles where broad perspectives were essential. 

One example: advising the CEO/Exco of a Financial Institution with a $10bn asset base and 800 professionals. Over two years, this client's profits doubled, and its funding pipeline grew by 147% to $1bn+ per year.  

I’ve seen the outsized value of structured, fact-driven, analytical, and disciplined approaches to incremental and innovative projects, pipelines, and problems.

4️⃣ Problems I Help You Solve

(1) I’ve spent 20,000+ hours over two decades processing leadership learnings and questions, which I post regularly. Ring the bell on my profile to be notified of these.

(2) Join “The Impactful Executive,” newsletter, where we address the three pains CEO face weekly.

(3) I help Boards and 'G3' Executives (CEOs, CHROs, CFOs) unlock value through: 

* Analytical Thinking (value drivers, model building) & Strategic Clarity (high-impact decisions)
* Execution Discipline (incremental and innovation-focused program management and value-building)
* Top Team Sciences (Exco engagement, effectiveness, efficiency, and senior team dynamics) 
* Executive Talent & Soundboarding (executive search global best practice, leadership advisory)

(4) I can hold a few Board and Exco advisory roles globally (esp. high-tech, high-growth).

If you'd like help driving outsized impact, please reach out.

Dr Ali Monadjem

Shelley Sanchez International LLC

As a creativity coach, my mission is to empower women to ignite their creativity and do epic new things - whether that means starting a new hobby, rediscovering an old one, building a new side hustle or business, or bringing more creativity into a current role. 

As an innovation strategist, I leverage my experience leading innovation and product development teams to help businesses drive growth by innovating and bringing new products to market.

I am also a co-host of the Glitter, Grit, & Growth podcast - where we share candid conversations, laughs, and practical tips as we celebrate the glitter, embrace the grit, and embark on a journey of growth together.

CEO / Founder

Elixir

Led the evaluation, development, and enhancement of Elixir's suite of pharmacy benefit management solutions for clients. Assessed the ongoing competitiveness of Elixir's portfolio of solutions and developed the strategic vision for the future portfolio in line with corporate strategies.

Vice President, Strategic Solutions

Developed and implemented processes to guide the evaluation and ideation of new program enhancements and innovations that delivered improvements in quality, cost, value, or access for Elixir's pharmacy benefit management clients.

Head of Product Strategy & Innovation

Trellis Rx

Helped launch and grow a successful startup company backed by private equity firm Francisco Partners. I was one of the first ten employees hired to help health systems fund, build, and operate their own specialty pharmacy programs.

Solutions Director

Prime Therapeutics

Oversaw the development and management of pharmacy benefit and specialty drug management products and services for clients, including 14 Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans and over 22M members. Managed staff of up to 25 employees.

Assistant Vice President, Product Strategy

Developed and managed products and services to manage over $3B in specialty drug spend for clients. Created and launched Prime's  initial specialty offering, Triessent, and later launched Prime Specialty Pharmacy, which grew to one of the largest specialty pharmacies nationwide.

Sr. Director, Specialty Product Development

Managed the pharmacy network and monitored performance of the specialty pharmacies that served 10 Blue Cross and Blue Shield clients.

Director Vendor Management

BioScrip

Pursued new business opportunities for BioScrip (revenue of $1.2B) with managed care organizations, third party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, governmental agencies, and other payors.

Director, Sales and Proposal Services

Chronimed

Implemented, trained, and led day-to-day management of $500M in specialty pharmacy programs with insurers, manufacturers, and governmental agencies.

Account Relations/Program Manager

Managed staff of over 20 employees at Chronimed's specialty pharmacy including an inbound phone team, claims administration team, fax team and e-commerce team helping patients get the medications they needs to treat complex, chronic conditions.

Call Center Supervisor

Bilingual (English and Spanish) customer service representative who assisted patients and healthcare providers in placing orders for specialty medications for complex, chronic conditions.

Patient Specialist

I’m a creativity coach, innovation strategist, and award-winning leader.🏆 I’m a scientist at heart who uses her constant curiosity to help businesses and individuals explore new ideas and bring them to life. 

I spent over 25 years in healthcare leadership roles in product development, business development, strategy, training, sales, and operations in start-up companies to Fortune 500 organizations. 

But don’t put me in a box because I’ve also been described as “Wondermom, a volunteer, an international traveler – a mover, a shaker, and a carpe diem maker!” I'm constantly trying new things that both scare and intrigue me- including improv and standup comedy. 🎤

My own life and career came alive again when I rediscovered the creative genius within me. Now, I’m on a mission to inspire women to tap into their creativity and find the courage to do epic new things!

Download my FREE creativity guide - 5 Steps to Unlock Your Creativity: A Guide for Visionary Women.
➡️ https://shelley-sanchez.com/free-creativity-guide

Did I mention that I also co-host a podcast? Listen to Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Spotify! 
➡️ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shellsanch

DID YOU KNOW?
📌 More than 70% of companies surveyed consider creative thinking to be one of the skills most expected to rise in importance between 2023 and 2027 according to Statista.
📌 Tapping into our creativity has positive impacts on our emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing according to multiple sources.

It’s time to unbox your creative genius! 🪄

If you’re intrigued by my unique background and skills and looking to bring more creativity and innovation into your business or life, please direct message me or email me at:
➡️ shelley@shelley-sanchez.com

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