Oceania & Global Rhonda Vetere Top Female C Suite Executive in Technology
I value full-contact management, handsdirty collaboration, and thought-provoking relationships; using emotional intelligence, listening, and ethics to guide myself and my teams. I believe true innovation comes through strategy, learning, technology, and quality. I approach situations from a global perspective, evaluating both the audience and long-term goals individually, as solutions are not one size fits all. In your experience, what are the defining qualities of an effective leader? How can leaders and aspiring leaders take their leadership skills to the next level? Some defining attributes for a leader include resiliency, work ethic, the ability to prioritize and say no. Aspiring leaders and leaders can take their skills to the next level by finding a mentor they trust and working with them to improve different skills. They can also be sure to lead by example. That is something that I feel so strongly about. What is the single best piece of advice you have ever received? The best piece of advice I ever received was to learn to play golf. It has been an absolute game changer for me because there is so much business that happens out on the golf course. What are your hobbies and how have they shaped you? Fitness and overall wellness is a major hobby of mine. I find that my rigid triathlon and IRONMAN training schedules allow me to clear my head and also find balance in my life. My theory is that an individual’s personal wellness must be a top priority in order to achieve one’s major corporate goals. As a competitive athlete and avid runner dedicated to a strict fitness and nutrition regime, I participate in ongoing
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marathons and iron man competitions across the globe as a way to balance work and overall wellness. If I can’t take care of myself I can’t lead a team. Most recently, I ran in the Serengeti Girls Run, a 55-mile women-only run in October through the Tanzanian bush to raise money for girls’ empowerment programs in local communities. How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world? I bring goodness to the World by giving back to the USA Olympic Team as a trustee and believe in helping place athletes in the business world after their career in the Olympics. I mentor folks around the world and industry to help them in their career. Along with adopting orphans in India — we as a global team go there twice a year and give money and make a day of donating our time to help out with the little ones. In addition, believe in helping College students make their curriculum choices and on two Advisory Boards for Colleges. I also spend time mentoring women globally, and is passionate about women supporting other women and lifting them up. STEM is a huge passion of mine. I want to encourage girls and women to find careers in this space because there is so much opportunity. In my journey to Africa for the Serengeti Girls Run, in October, it was an effort to raise money for girls’ empowerment programs in local communities.I also spoke to the tribes there about this issue. My goal is to have an impact there. What does the future hold? Are there any specific projects or major developments on the horizon that you would be willing to share with us? I am currently working on a book that will be out early 2019. More details to come on that!
GLOBAL 100 | 2018
