Suzanne Marie Sinclair — Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at State Auto Financial Corporation

Ms. Suzanne Marie Sinclair has been Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at State Auto Financial Corporation since January 3, 2016. Ms. Sinclair has 30-year career includes senior officer and executive roles in financial services at Allstate,Zurich North America and CNA Insurance spanning talent acquisition, financial management, strategic planning and execution, human resources, change management, technology, marketing and distribution, operations and line management. Ms. Sinclair served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair Board Advisors, serving corporate boards in director recruitment and assessment and Executive Director of Leading Women Executives, a national leadership program for high-potential female professionals. She founded SMS Partners, a consulting firm specializing in change management and served as an Advisor for four years to McDonald's Corporation on a global technology initiative. She also served as Vice President for Career Education Corporation, supporting the board and executives during a period of significant regulatory, financial and operational challenges. She serves as Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Board at DePaul University's College of Communications. She serves as a Member of the Economic Club of Chicago and She is also a featured speaker at board and industry events and at DePaul University Master's programs. Ms. Sinclair earned a Bachelor's Degree from with Marquette University.