Lisa Markus
About Lisa Markus
Lisa Markus is a Managing Director specializing in business transformation with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as customer experience. She has extensive experience in launching new business units in the utilities sector and has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Work at E Source
Lisa Markus serves as the Managing Director at E Source, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on business transformation initiatives, particularly in the utilities sector. Her work emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as enhancing customer experience. Markus is involved in launching new business units aimed at supporting growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience in Utilities Sector
Prior to her current role, Lisa Markus worked at Southern California Edison as the Manager of Key Initiatives from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Director of Corporate Communications at Farmers Insurance from 2014 to 2017. Her experience in these roles contributes to her expertise in transforming utilities to improve social equity and foster inclusion in the clean energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Markus earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Cross Functional Management from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, where she studied from 1996 to 1997. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the same university, completed between 1987 and 1993. Her educational background supports her specialization in business transformation and stakeholder engagement.
Career Background
Lisa Markus has a diverse career spanning over two decades. She worked as a Senior Consultant at Hewitt Associates from 1998 to 2008, followed by a role as Vice President of Client Experience at Bolton & Company for eight months in 2017. Her extensive experience across various organizations has equipped her with the skills necessary to align executive teams and drive transformational change.
Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In her professional endeavors, Lisa Markus places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has been instrumental in implementing strategies that enhance social equity impact within the utilities sector. Her focus on DEI is a key component of her approach to business transformation and customer experience.