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Join us for WBC's Women's Capital Summit
May 21-22, 2025 • New York
The WBC Women’s Capital Summit aims to provide valuable insights into the world of capital, offering a deep understanding of its dynamics, strategic relevance at different stages of a company’s growth, and the effective utilization of capital resources.
Join Women Business Collaborative (WBC) for an engaging conversation with Judee von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair Emeritus of founding WBC sponsor, Diversified Search Group (DSG), and Aileen Alexander, DSG’s current CEO, as they discuss their new book, Deliberately Different: Fifty Years. Two Generations. Leading in a Changing World.
Moderated by WBC CEO Gwen K. Young, Judee and Aileen will share their leadership journeys, the evolving role of executives in today’s business landscape, and the power of mentorship across generations. From the early days of breaking barriers to leading through transformation, this discussion will offer invaluable insights on how leaders can adapt, inspire, and drive change in an increasingly complex world.
This is a must-attend event for executives, emerging leaders, and anyone interested in the future of leadership. Participants will gain insights from 50 years of leadership and transition, exploring how leadership qualities have evolved while key principles remain timeless.
For more about Deliberately Different, visit deliberatelydifferentbook.com.
12:15 pm: Webinar Begins
12:20 pm: Moderated Discussion
12:45 pm: Audience Q&A
12:55 pm: Webinar Concludes
“You need the incredible insights from this conversation between two of the world’s top multi-dimensional leaders, so that you learn how to lead with integrity, practice effective strategy, and adapt easily to innovation.”
— Mel Robbins,
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
“In navigating the complexities of modern business, understanding CEO succession, executive leadership development, and strategic Diversity and Inclusion consulting is crucial. Deliberately Different eloquently captures these elements through the insights of Judee von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander. Their compelling road map makes this book an indispensable resource for leaders committed to fostering inclusive and dynamic leadership.”
— Michael C. Hyter,
President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)
Aileen K. Alexander, whose career spans the public and private sectors, is CEO of Diversified Search Group (DSG). She advises boards and executives from Fortune 500 to private-equity-backed and mid-market companies. Beginning her career in the military, she became a US Army captain. She’s also served in government, working on national security policy at the Department of Defense and in the US House of Representatives. Aileen is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School and Johns Hopkins University. She has received numerous awards and has been quoted as a thought leader in various publications, including Barrons, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Fortune.
Judith M. “Judee” von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair Emeritus of Diversified Search Group (DSG), was executive assistant to US Senator Walter F. Mondale before buying into and then acquiring a small Philadelphia firm founded to help women find professional roles. Over five decades, Judee built it into a national top ten executive search firm and the largest such woman-founded one in the world.
A longtime advocate for women entrepreneurs, she recently established the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women. She’s served on numerous public company boards, has been named to the 2022 Forbes 50 Over 50 list, and is the only two-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner from the Association of Executive Search Consultants.
