Ed Boswell

Ed Boswell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Conner Advisory, a consulting firm established in 2014 that focuses on supporting leaders in the international aid sector.2 With over three decades of experience advising senior executive teams globally, Boswell now dedicates his expertise to helping non-profit and NGO leaders implement transformative strategies.2

Professional Background

Prior to co-founding Conner Advisory with Daryl Conner, Boswell served as:

• CEO of The Forum Corporation for eight years, a global leadership development and strategy execution firm2
• Partner at PwC, leading their People and Change consulting practice2

Education and Early Career

Boswell holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also attended The Wharton School of Finance and completed a Certificate in Business Administration.2 Before entering the consulting profession, he practiced psychotherapy at various institutions in Philadelphia.2

Current Role and Focus

At Conner Advisory, Boswell works with international organizations dedicated to improving the quality of human life worldwide.1 He has advised senior leaders at numerous prominent NGOs, including World Vision International, Mercy Corps, Habitat for Humanity International, and Médecins Sans Frontières.2

Expertise and Contributions

Boswell is known for his expertise in:

• Transformational leadership
• Strategy execution
• Organizational change

He co-authored "Strategic Speed: Mobilize People, Accelerate Execution" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2010), based on research with over 340 organizations globally.2 Boswell frequently speaks and writes on leadership and strategy execution issues, participating in events with organizations like InterAction and the International Civil Society Centre.2

Additional Roles

Boswell currently serves as a strategic advisor to the NeuroLeadership Institute in New York City, which applies brain science insights to organizational change and leadership development.2