Nancy May is President and CEO of The BoardBench Companies, a corporate governance advisory firm whose services includes director search/succession services, board evaluations, director education, and individual director candidate coaching advisory services. May has over 25 years of experience as a strategic advisor to CEOs and boards of high-growth, mid-cap and Global 100 public and private companies on issues impacting board governance, director succession, financial health, rapid growth, succession planning, and sustainability. She has worked with some of the most recognized global institutions, mid-sized public and private companies, and investment firms in industries that include automotive, banking, insurance, chemicals, energy, natural resources, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, education, financial services, industrial manufacturing, media, communications, bio-tech, communications, and more. May has been recognized by clients for her innate ability to quickly identify key action points and resolve complicated boardroom and business challenges impacting corporate governance and performance. Her skill and insight into many different industry environments comes from her long-term, diverse experience with many companies from rapid-paced startups and IPOs, to broad complex corporations and institutions. She has been a guest lecturer and presenter for numerous national and international business and professional organizations and universities. May has also been recognized for her success in working with boards and directors on challenging situations including, diversity, strategic growth, and technology initiatives.