Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Speaking Engagements And Publications
Value Proposition For Board Service
Awards
Board Experience And Affiliations
Timeline
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Debbie Millin

Boston,MA

Summary

Visionary and results-oriented executive with a distinguished career scaling rapid-growth technology companies into global market leaders. Proven expertise in driving exponential revenue growth, building high-performing organizations, and establishing robust corporate governance frameworks. Recognized for a unique approach combining technological innovation with a focus on human capital. Seeking to leverage extensive leadership, operational, and strategic experience as a corporate board member, contributing to sustainable growth, enhancing shareholder value, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & CEO

UpperLevel Solutions
08.2012 - Current
  • Provide strategic counsel to CEOs/Founders of world-changing, rapid-growth technology companies to scale their businesses

Founding Chief Operating Officer

Globalization Partners (G-P)
05.2016 - 12.2022
  • Scaled the company from 3 employees to a $4.2 billion valuation in under six years
  • Oversaw global expansion, product development, operations, and human resources
  • Built a high-performance culture with a 97% employee engagement score across global teams
  • Led the development of proprietary technology that defined the global employment solutions category

Education

Advanced Management Program -

Harvard Business School
2022

BS - Business Management

Bentley University
1992

Skills

  • Market Expansion
  • Global Operations
  • Revenue Growth
  • Board Operations and Governance
  • Compliance
  • Executive Compensation
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • SaaS
  • AI
  • Digital Transformation
  • Product Strategy
  • Budget Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Team Building

Speaking Engagements And Publications

  • Frequent speaker on leadership, global employment, entrepreneurship, AI, and international expansion.
  • Multiple webinars, podcasts and articles on personal website (debbiemillin.com)

Value Proposition For Board Service

  • Proven Growth Expertise: A track record of scaling technology companies to achieve exponential growth and market leadership.
  • Global Business Acumen: Deep understanding of international operations, market entry strategies, and global talent management.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to contribute to long-term strategic planning, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.
  • Governance Excellence: Commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, compliance, and ethical leadership.
  • Talent & Culture Leadership: Expertise in building high-performing teams, fostering a positive culture, and attracting/retaining top talent.
  • Technology Insight: Understanding of technology trends, digital transformation, and innovation.
  • Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of financial statements, multi-million dollar P&L management, and shareholder value creation.

Awards

  • Female-Led Unicorn of 2022, Crunchbase
  • World Changing Idea of 2022, Fast Company
  • #6 Fastest Growing Company in America, Inc.
  • #1 Fastest Growing Women-Led Company in America, Inc.
  • #1 Fastest Growing Company in Massachusetts (for two different companies), Boston Business Journal
  • Best Places to Work (Quartz, Inc.com, Boston Globe)

Board Experience And Affiliations

  • Stellix Global Services, Independent Board Member, Life science and energy manufacturing, private company
  • Neosoma, Independent Board Member, AI to analyze brain tumors, private company
  • DIVERG, Independent Board Member, Digital identification - private company
  • Museum of Science, Boston, Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of Advancement Committee, member of Governance, Nominating, and Compensation Committees.
  • Harvard Business School Alumni Board, Board Member
  • Harvard Club of Boston, Board of Governors

Timeline

Founding Chief Operating Officer

Globalization Partners (G-P)
05.2016 - 12.2022

Founder & CEO

UpperLevel Solutions
08.2012 - Current

Advanced Management Program -

Harvard Business School

BS - Business Management

Bentley University
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