Anne Sample is an experienced business and HR leader, and the CEO/owner of Navigate Forward. She has a track record of leading business-building transformation and developing top talent. Anne has engaged her passion for helping leaders find new destinations during times of transition. Navigate Forward’s Board Readiness service helps senior leaders to understand the Board landscape, evaluate and improve their readiness and then market themselves. In her early career Anne worked in a variety of HR and strategy roles for Whirlpool, PepsiCo, Walker Digital, and Citibank. She has served as the Head of HR for PepsiAmericas, Thrivent Financial, and Caribou Coffee and Bagels. Anne is a natural connector who is recognized for her ability to reframe problems, identify new solutions, manage through change, and share her candid perspective. An engaging speaker, Anne is often asked to present at conferences and professional events. She currently serves on Board of Directors of MyMeds, a MN-based startup that provides individuals with the digital health tools and real time data.