Keith D. Dorsey, EdD

Professional Focus

• Over 25 years’ leadership experience in the human capital management industry, including executive, board and consulting roles
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining key leadership talent while building employee engagement
• Substantial background in coaching, mentoring and advising C-level executives and their teams
• Highly proficient in growth strategy and execution during periods of transition, i.e. startups, M&A, divestitures, restructuring, turnarounds
• Certified and experienced board director
• Author (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, Directors & Boards, Fast Company) and speaker on the topic of corporate governance and diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI)

Business Expertise

• President / Executive Advisor of Dorsey Management Consulting
• Executive Vice President, Global Head of Sales at Alight Solutions and Aon Hewitt, leading providers of human capital solutions; prior roles included Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales; Senior Vice President, U.S. Outsourcing Sales; Senior Vice President, Emerging Solutions; Vice President, Point Solutions Sales
• Zone Sales Manager at Paychex, Fortune 1000 provider of HR outsourcing services; prior roles included District Sales Manager and Field Sales Manager; based in L.A., Chicago and D.C.
• Logistics Supervisor in the U.S. Air Force

Practice Membership

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services

Additional Expertise

• Human Capital
• Leadership Consulting
• Professional Services

Education & Certifications

• Ed.D. in organizational change and leadership from University of Southern California
• MBA from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT
• Certified Director and Governance Fellow, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
• Graduate of Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) Program, Santa Clara University

Affiliations & Awards

• Board Member, Pacific Crest Trail Association
• Board Member, Vimly Benefit Solutions (tech/software firm)
• Vice Chair, Financial Advisory Commission of the City of La Quinta
• Board Member, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School; former Adjunct Faculty & Executive Advisor
• Member, Private Directors Association (PDA)
• Member, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
• Member, Forbes Business Council 
• Member, Executive Board, Fast Company
• Member, Executive Leadership Council (ELC)
• Former Board Member, Orion Talent (recruitment process outsourcing and talent acquisition)