Lisa Cannell

Lisa Cannell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources and executive education. She currently serves as the Managing Director of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.13

Career Background

Lisa has had a diverse career spanning over two decades:

• Human Resources Leadership: Prior to joining Darden, Lisa spent 20 years in HR leadership roles across various industries, including banking, information services, and insurance.1

• Chief HR Officer at Darden: She served as Darden's Chief HR Officer for four years before transitioning to her current role.1

• Current Role: As Managing Director of Client Solutions for Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL), Lisa works closely with organizations and their learning and development teams to address talent and organizational needs.1

Education and Teaching

• MBA: Lisa earned her MBA from Darden in 2017 while serving as the CHRO.1

• Faculty Experience: She has served on the faculty at the ABA's Stonier Graduate School of Banking, held at Wharton, where she teaches a course on talent management and succession planning.2

Expertise and Approach

In her current role, Lisa:

1. Focuses on developing custom solutions and programming to meet clients' talent development needs.
2. Connects clients and their leaders with Darden's top-ranked faculty and thought leadership.
3. Takes a holistic approach to organizational partnership, getting to know clients' leaders, structure, challenges, and opportunities.1

Lisa is passionate about lifelong learning and believes it is key to long-term career success. She enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and introducing them to Darden faculty.1