Kim Yapchai is an experienced C-suite leader with 30 years in Fortune 200 public companies, including Whirlpool, Tenneco, Masco Corporation, and Ford Motor Credit Company. Kim is currently EVP, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer of Teichert, a 137-year-old construction company that holds the oldest California contractor’s license. She is currently a Board Member of DirectWomen, a non-profit focused on increasing the number of female attorneys on corporate boards, where she co-chairs the International Boards Committee. Kim has spent ~10 years working with Boards of Directors and committees during transformational periods for her companies. Her industry experience spans construction, industrials, and automotive, including more than 20 acquisitions valued at over $30 billion and a $7.2 billion sale to private equity. She is adept at navigating dynamic landscapes in a manner that protects shareholders and supports management. She is known for her business acumen, innovation, and ability to advance the company’s strategy. Kim earned her J.D. cum laude from Wayne State University Law School and her BA with honors in Economics from the University of Michigan. Select awards include ALI’s Compliance Dept. of the Year, Compliance Week’s Top Mind, Inside Counsel Magazine’s Visionary Leader, and the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Excellence.