of a business to drive economic sustainability and integrating stakeholders like customers, suppliers, and community. Daley stated, “I’m happy that Blue Diamond is so interested in being at the cutting edge and being proactive on these issues.” Daley feels strongly about paying it forward and serves on the leadership team of Stanford Women on Boards where she helps other women get into the boardroom. She also is heavily involved with Women Corporate Directors, National Association of Corporate Directors, and Institute of Corporate Directors. Since August 2021, when Daley joined the Blue Diamond board, she has been impressed with the level of professionalism and sophistication within the group and also with governance processes. She states that the board members are “easy to work with and respectful of each other.” She added, “People really enjoy each other.”
Kristin Daley hiking in Palm Springs with her husband Jeff Rose and daughter Amandine (coincidentally named!)
And it’s not just getting along and achieving goals that is pivotal to the board, but the diversity is also key. “There’s a lot of data now that show better financial performance from companies who have more diverse boards,” she stated. Age, gender, and professional and social backgrounds are among the many facets of diversity that make Blue Diamond’s board successful. Daley’s 12-year-old daughter is interested in her food industry career, assisting in product cuttings at home and discussing products. She cares about nutrition and food labels, often asking Daley to purchase something because “It doesn’t have any artificial sweeteners.” And Daley is pleased to hear it! Kristin loves continuing education. In her free time, she can be found watching webinars about governance issues and cyber security threats or attending the next climate change event. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Stanford University.
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