Anne Donovan Bodnar ’78
Anne Donovan Bodnar ’78 is an executive coach and strategic advisor, with previous experience as chief administrative officer and chief human resources officer at Willis Towers Watson.
As CHRO, Bodnar held primary management responsibility for the Willis Towers Watson Board Compensation Committee and supported the board’s risk, nominating, and governance committees on key matters including CEO succession planning, leadership development, and ESG initiatives. As CAO, she oversaw marketing, communications, strategy and innovation, transformation, operations, and technology. In both roles, she led complex global initiatives focused on merger integration and organizational transformation.
Earlier in her career, she held positions in strategic planning, management consulting, and banking operations. She holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in French civilization and government from Smith College.
Bodnar serves on the board of trustees of the New World Symphony, is vice-chair of the Adirondack Museum, and recently completed her tenure as chair of the Smith College Museum of Art Visiting Committee. She is also an active member of the International Women’s Forum.