LynnAnn Brewer

Trusted Advisor + Governance Perspective

LynnAnn Brewer is a seasoned executive advisor and governance-focused leader with over 25 years of experience advising boards, CEOs, and senior executives on human capital strategy, leadership effectiveness, risk oversight, and organizational transformation.

As an Executive Advisor at a research and advisory firm LynnAnn partners with boards and executive teams across complex, multi-stakeholder organizations to strengthen governance practices, executive accountability, succession planning, and enterprise-level talent strategy. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, culture, and performance, helping boards translate people strategy into measurable business outcomes.

LynnAnn brings deep expertise in board-level human capital oversight, including executive and CEO succession advisory, leadership capability assessment, DEI governance, workforce risk, and culture as a driver of long-term value. She regularly advises senior leaders on aligning talent strategy with fiduciary responsibilities, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder trust.

In addition to her advisory work, LynnAnn is a recognized thought leader and media contributor, with features in Fortune, Essence, Quartz, and other national outlets. She is frequently invited to speak with boards and executive audiences on leadership accountability, inclusive governance, and the evolving role of boards in overseeing people and culture.

LynnAnn is known for her strategic judgment, independent perspective, and ability to ask the questions that matter most at the board table. She brings a collaborative yet direct approach, grounded in data, governance best practices, and real-world executive experience.

She is particularly well-suited for boards and committees focused on:

● Human Capital, People, Culture, and Inclusion Oversight
● Executive Succession and Leadership Development
● Risk Management related to workforce and culture

LynnAnn is committed to serving organizations that value strong governance, ethical leadership, and sustainable long-term impact.

Media Features & Quoted Expertise

Folks Don’t Live Near The Office Anymore

LynnAnn Brewer is quoted in Fortune on the leadership and human-capital risks associated with return-to-office mandates. She emphasizes that many employees made life-altering decisions during the pandemic and that inflexible RTO policies risk talent loss, disengagement, and reputational damage.

Her perspective highlights the need for empathetic, flexible leadership and positions workforce strategy as a board-level risk and governance issue, not simply an operational decision.

“Leaders must practice empathy and flexibility throughout the return process to mitigate the risks of losing talent or damaging employee engagement and employer reputation."

Her commentary frames workforce strategy as a board-level governance and risk issue, emphasizing the need for empathetic and flexible leadership to protect organizational stability and the employer brand.

Fortune Article

Data Suggests Black Employee Resource Groups Don't Receive Enough Support

LynnAnn is featured in Essence discussing inclusive leadership and the structural factors that shape equity in the

Her insights highlight how leadership behaviors and organizational systems either reinforce or dismantle

Essence Article

Why it's hard to close the pay gap and what to do about it

In Quartz, she provides expert insight on equity and pay transparency, tying leadership decisions to organizational trust and long-term credibility.

QZ.com Article

Co-Working with LynnAnn Brewer

HR Brew Article

Report: HR Playing an Increasing Role in Strategy

Quoted in the report, LynnAnn Brewer emphasizes that an effective HR strategy now requires both innovative learning approaches and employee-centered policy design to meet the evolving expectations of the workforce and organizational goals. �

Associations Now Article

Return-to-Office mandates risk disengaged employees

In The Economic Times, LynnAnn offers commentary on leadership and workforce transformation from a global lens, addressing how organizations must adapt to shifting employee expectations and economic realities.

Economic Times: HR World Article

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Trusted insights featured in

Strategic Leadership helping organizations build resilient, equitable, future-ready leadership systems.

Services for Boards

Trusted Advisor + Governance Perspective

Quoted expert and trusted advisor on leadership, human capital strategy, organizational risk, and

Media Features & Quoted Expertise

Folks Don’t Live Near The Office Anymore

Data Suggests Black Employee Resource Groups Don't Receive Enough Support

Why it's hard to close the pay gap and what to do about it

Co-Working with LynnAnn Brewer

Report: HR Playing an Increasing Role in Strategy

Return-to-Office mandates risk disengaged employees

Serving Organizations That Strengthen Communities

If your board is seeking a board member, let’s connect.

Board-Ready Advisor

Trusted insights featured in

Strategic Leadership helping organizations build resilient, equitable, future-ready leadership systems.

Services for Boards

Trusted Advisor + Governance Perspective

LinkedIn | Board-Ready Executive Profile

Quoted expert and trusted advisor on leadership, human capital strategy, organizational risk, and

Media Features & Quoted Expertise

Folks Don’t Live Near The Office Anymore

Data Suggests Black Employee Resource Groups Don't Receive Enough Support

Why it's hard to close the pay gap and what to do about it

Co-Working with LynnAnn Brewer

Report: HR Playing an Increasing Role in Strategy

Return-to-Office mandates risk disengaged employees

Serving Organizations That Strengthen Communities

If your board is seeking a board member, let’s connect.

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