Francine Esrig, Ph.D.
About Francine Esrig, Ph.D.
Francine Esrig, Ph.D., is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Francine Esrig & Associates, where she specializes in developing talent frameworks and enhancing employee experiences. With extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries, she focuses on fostering diverse and inclusive workplace cultures.
Current Role at Francine Esrig & Associates
Francine Esrig serves as the CEO and Principal Consultant at Francine Esrig & Associates, a position she has held since 2018. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she focuses on building scalable talent frameworks and tools designed to enhance employee experience while supporting diverse and inclusive cultures. The firm offers various work arrangements, including project-based, engagement, retained, fractional, part-time, and interim work, catering to a wide range of client needs.
Previous Experience in Leadership Development
Prior to her current role, Francine Esrig held significant positions in leadership development across various organizations. She worked at Bank of America as the Senior Vice President and Leadership Development Executive for Global Banking & Markets from 2009 to 2013. Following that, she served as the Senior Director of People Innovation at AppNexus from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Vice President of Talent at ABM Industries from 2016 to 2017 and the Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources Strategy and Development at Brown Brothers Harriman from 2001 to 2007.
Educational Background and Expertise
Francine Esrig earned her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University. Her academic background underpins her expertise in talent management and organizational development, enabling her to provide strategic advisory services and executive coaching to clients across various industries.
Client Industries and Services Offered
At Francine Esrig & Associates, Francine works with a diverse range of client industries, including consumer products, design, financial services, media and entertainment, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and technology. She provides executive coaching for professional development, successful onboarding, and career exploration, along with strategic advisory services tailored to meet the specific needs of her clients.
Thought Leadership and Engagement
Francine Esrig engages in thought leadership through her blog, where she writes about topics related to leadership, culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also shares insights through newsletters and other written content. Her approach is characterized by a warm and inviting executive style, and she is recognized for her ability to connect with people effectively.