Sustainable Leadership Associates

Meet the Founder: Anita Wolter McElroy

For more than two decades, Anita has built a solid reputation as a business leader with expertise in human capital management. She has a track record of sustained results in the design and delivery of human resources programs and business value.  Anita and her network of experienced coaches and consultants are dedicated to client success.

From talent management to workforce planning, and organization design to individual C-suite relationships, Anita’s experience spans several industries, large and midsize organizations, and both corporate and partnership structures. She is fast-paced, courageous, creative, and focused on the bottom line.

Widely regarded for her innovative solutions and intellectual capabilities, Anita’s clients and business partners value her as a strategic thinker, passionate coach, and accomplished business leader with global experience.

As a business partner and executive coach, Anita delivers innovative and practical solutions which bring tangible ROI to both individuals and enterprises.

  • Delivered over $1B in labor cost savings through workforce optimization (large enterprise)
  • HR program redesign: $1M annual savings, increased efficiency and employee satisfaction (small firm)
  • Led human capital workstream for acquisition of 30,000 person global enterprise
  • Conducted successful due diligence and integration for cross-industry acquisitions including family-owned business
  • Built stratified recruitment model, operating in high-volume environment (over 20,000 hires) and high-touch (executive recruiting)
  • Professional services expertise: set job roles and organization structure to maximize rates and returns

Anita holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Cornell University – School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and an MBA in Finance from the Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration.

Her certifications include Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coach Federation; a Certified Professional Coach (CPC); a certified Consultant in the Hogan Assessment instruments, and a Master Practitioner – Energy Leadership™ Index (MP-ELI).  She serves on the Global Nominating Committee of the International Coach Federation and is a member of the Cornell University Recruitment & Talent Management Advisory Committee.

To explore how a consulting or coaching arrangement can help to catapult your – and your team’s results, email Anita or call 917.331.6706.

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