Testimonials
We engaged Kris and the Veaco Group to do Board performance assessment survey for us. This included both a review of our Board as a whole, as well as feedback on individual directors. Kris and her team interviewed each director individually and then met with the full Board to share their findings, observations and suggestions. We had done both internal and third party assessments previously, but found the work and feedback that Kris and her team provided to be more thorough, to the point and well thought out than any that we had experienced before. Kris’ style and genuineness is very unique. She was a pleasure to work with and the full Board appreciated the observations and counsel she provided.
- Gene Batchelder
Independent Chairman
Occidental Petroleum Company
Independent Chairman
Occidental Petroleum Company
Our board has had a relationship with Kris for several years and has benefited from her governance expertise in two separate engagements. Her knowledge is wide and deep, allowing us to enjoy comprehensive support. Her considerable experience as a lawyer and corporate secretary along with her many years advising a large, diverse client base yields valuable insight and solid guidance. She is accessible, reliable, thorough, practical, and flexible. And she is a pleasure to work with! I am confident that when future governance matters arise, we will turn to Kris for her wise and winsome counsel.
-Robin MacGillivray
Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
We initially engaged Kris and the Veaco Group on a Board governance consulting and education project to increase our board’s effectiveness. This included a review of our governance policies, procedures and documentation as well as elements of Board roles. Kris provided a thorough review of our current policies and offered actionable, practical advice on areas we could update. Kris later participated on our Search Committee as part of a leadership transition we were managing. In both projects, Kris’ experience in advising public and private companies on a variety of governance issues informed her expert and practical advice. She was a pleasure to work with and we appreciate the counsel she provided.
-Andy Barrengos
Chief Executive Officer
Woodruff Sawyer & Company
Chief Executive Officer
Woodruff Sawyer & Company
I have the greatest respect for Kris' legal skills and her judgment in corporate governance and other matters. She was responsible for the Corporate Secretary's Office at McKesson for many years and continued to advise us on governance matters for some time thereafter. She is very professional, discreet and highly trustworthy, and it has been a pleasure working with Kris.
-Laureen Seeger
Executive Vice President and General Counsel of American Express,
former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, McKesson Corporation
Executive Vice President and General Counsel of American Express,
former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, McKesson Corporation
Kris, Members of the Board of DineEquity Inc. are very pleased with the professionalism on your part with the Board Assessment Process you have conducted.
-Frederick Christie
Former Chairman, Nominating and Governance Committee DineEquity, Inc.
Former Chairman, Nominating and Governance Committee DineEquity, Inc.
Every Board needs a great Corporate Secretary who understands the process, the regulations and the inherent liabilities Board service entails. Kris came to us in a time of great need and I knew we were in good hands. She was very organized, thoughtful and jumped right in contributing her expertise and strong work ethic to the smooth operations of the Board.
-Evelyn Dilsaver
Director
Director
As Chairman of the Board of Directors of a community bank, I felt it was essential to have a knowledgeable, friendly and efficient expert to support the board. I found that in Kristina Veaco. Having a dedicated person to make sure the procedures and documentation of the bank's business are timely and comprehensive is literally worth its weight in gold. I recommend the Veaco Group as the consultant firm to support your board.
-Carolyn Horan
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Kris Veaco is an outstanding professional. She's experienced, knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough. Working with her is a real pleasure.
-Marie Knowles
Chair of the Audit Committee
McKesson Corporation
Chair of the Audit Committee
McKesson Corporation