![]() ![]() She described this as “relationship currency,” which is important because “your ability to ascend in any environment will be a function of somebody’s judgment.” By establishing a rapport with others, a person enables their colleagues to speak to their success in meetings that can dictate work assignments, raises, and promotions. Harris said one of the most consequential aspects to a person’s career is the relationships they build with people who have visibility into their work. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Harris encouraged the audience to cultivate forms of “currency” that every individual, regardless of seniority, has the ability to control - one’s relationships, performance, and authenticity. In a session moderated by Bridgewater Client Advisor Melody Rollins, Harris shared “Carla’s Pearls” with the Bridgewater community - a series of pragmatic suggestions for anyone aspiring to greater heights in their career. With the addition of Harris, the MetLife board will be comprised of 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent.Bridgewater’s Women’s Influence Network recently hosted Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris, as part of the firm’s celebration of Women’s History Month. Harris received her Bachelor of Arts in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Harris is the author of several books, including “Strategize to Win”, “Expect to Win”, and the soon-to-be-released “Lead To Win”. In August 2013, Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.Īmong her many accolades, Harris has been named to Fortune’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” American Banker’s “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance” list, Black Enterprise’s “Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business” and “Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street” lists, Essence’s list of “The 50 Women Who are Shaping the World,” and Ebony’s “Power 100” and “15 Corporate Women at the Top” lists. In addition, Harris was co-chair of the National Social Action Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Previously, she served as chair of the board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and of The Executive Leadership Council. She is also a member of the board of overseers of Harvard University. Harris is a member of the board of Walmart, Cummins, Inc., SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), Sesame Workshop and Mother Cabrini Foundation. ![]() MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf added: “Carla is a great addition to the MetLife board, and I look forward to working with her as we continue to execute on our Next Horizon strategy and to deliver long-term value to all our stakeholders.” Her vast experience and knowledge across financial services and other industry sectors will serve MetLife exceptionally well.” “During her more than three decades of experience, Carla has been a visionary leader. "I am pleased to welcome Carla to MetLife’s board of directors," said R. ![]() For more than a decade, Harris was a senior member of the equity syndicate desk and executed initial public offerings for UPS, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Ariba, and Redback the General Motors sub-IPO of Delphi Automotive and the $3.2 billion common stock transaction for Immunex Corporation. In her 35-year career with Morgan Stanley, Harris has had extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Prior, she led Morgan Stanley’s Emerging Manager Platform, the equity capital markets effort for the consumer and retail industries, and was responsible for equity private placements. Harris is a senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, where she serves as co-portfolio manager of the Next Level Fund works closely with the Multicultural Innovation Lab, which she helped found hosts the award-winning “Access and Opportunity” podcast and advises on client matters. ![]() (NYSE: MET) today announced that Carla Harris has been elected to its board of directors, effective April 27, 2022. CARLA HARRIS NAMED TO METLIFE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ![]()
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