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Gwenn Rosener
CEO/Co-founder, FlexProfessionals, LLC
Gwenn Rosener is the CEO and co-founder of FlexProfessionals, LLC, a staffing and recruiting company based in McLean, Virginia.1 She co-founded the company in 2010 with two business partners, growing it into a go-to resource for businesses seeking experienced professionals for flexible positions.1
Professional Background
Prior to founding FlexProfessionals, Gwenn had a diverse career:
- She worked as a Senior Manager at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young from 1994 to 2002, specializing in strategy development, post-merger integration, and project management.1
- From 1986 to 1991, she was a Systems Engineer at General Electric, where she maintained large-scale, real-time systems.1
- Gwenn also served as President of the Board of Directors for the YWCA of the Harbor Area from 2003 to 2009.1
Education
Gwenn has a strong educational background:
- MBA from Harvard Business School (1991-1993)
- MS in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech (1986-1990)
- BS in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech (1982-1986)1
FlexProfessionals
Under Gwenn's leadership, FlexProfessionals has become a specialized staffing agency that focuses on:
- Providing flexible staffing solutions, including part-time, full-time hybrid, full-time remote, and project-based positions.1
- Serving businesses in the DC and Boston metro areas.1
- Placing professionals with at least ten years of work experience in various fields such as Finance, Marketing, Operations, STEM, and more.2
Advocacy and Expertise
Gwenn is a vocal advocate for workplace flexibility:
- She speaks and writes about the power of flexible staffing in helping businesses grow and fulfill gender-diversity goals.1
- Gwenn has discussed the role of workplace flexibility in addressing the gender pay gap, noting that flexibility can help keep women in the workforce and allow them to return more quickly after career breaks.23
Through her work at FlexProfessionals, Gwenn Rosener continues to promote flexible work arrangements as a way to benefit both businesses and professionals, particularly women, in the modern workforce.