Shannon Nutter

Author / Board Director / Founder / Recovering Corporate Exec

Shannon Nutter is a global executive, board director, business advisor, and author with over two decades of leadership at organizations including Vanguard Group, Deloitte, and General Motors, and consulting experience with firms such as Microsoft and Toyota.

A recognized expert in business strategy, product development, technology-driven transformation, and customer experience, Shannon's career spans the U.S., Europe, and Australia, where she has shaped high-growth businesses, influenced financial services ecosystems, and partnered closely with boards to drive strategic growth, manage risk, and oversee business performance.

Most recently, Shannon led the design, build, and launch of a new retirement business for Vanguard in Australia, earning $1 billion in AUM and multiple industry awards within its first year. She currently serves on the Boards of Sparely and Sunny Day Fund and regularly publishes thought leadership from both executive and board perspectives.

Beyond her corporate and board work, Shannon founded My Classroom Economy, a free financial literacy program used by over 1.2 million students worldwide. Her book, Walking on Broken Glass: Navigating the Aftermath of the Glass Ceiling, co-authored with Julia Carreon, will be released in September 2026.

A well-regarded global speaker, Shannon has been quoted in business publications worldwide. She holds a BA in Economics and International Studies from Macalester College and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Shannon lives near Philadelphia and has two sons.

Oct. 1, 2026

Walking on Broken Glass with Shannon Nutter

What happens after a woman breaks through the glass ceiling—and finds herself walking on broken glass? Shannon Nutter is a longtime financial services executive, board member and co-author of Walking on Broken Glass: Navigating the Aftermath of the Glass Ceiling. After decades of working in male-dominated industries and holding senior leadership roles, Shannon knows firsthand how quickly a successful woman can go from being valued to being viewed as a threat. In this conversation, we unpack what workplace bias actually looks like, why accomplished women often question their own experiences and how the story around a woman’s leadership can suddenly begin to change. This isn’t a conversation about blaming, complaining or telling women to fix themselves. It’s about recognizing the warning signs, understanding the dynamics happening around us and being better prepared to respond. We talk about: What happens after women break through the glass ceiling How workplace bias and…

Guest: Shannon Nutter

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