Elizabeth Locke
@elizabethlocke
Strategic Programs Leader | Driving transformation through resilience, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
What I'm looking for
Across my career at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Procter & Gamble, I’ve been a thought leader, initiative driver, and team builder—leading programs that:
Brought clarity to complexity, from launching Wells Fargo’s first Enterprise Site Leader program for 70,000 employees to transforming Wells Fargo’s Employee Resource Networks for greater impact
Influenced strategic decisions, such as Bank of America’s PPP eligibility criteria and long-term product investment strategies
Drove measurable business growth, from designing retail plans that drove incremental CoverGirl’s CVS sales by $12M to leading Safeway’s shelf reinvention that generated $16M in category growth
What sets me apart is curiosity and resilience. I dive deep to understand the “why” behind business challenges, then surface with data-driven strategies and compelling narratives that align senior stakeholders and inspire action. My leadership blends empathy, collaboration, and persistence, which serves me well in initiatives that require both influence and execution.
I specialize in strategic program management, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation. With experience in driving digital transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, I’ve successfully led high-impact initiatives that align business goals with measurable outcomes. My expertise spans P&L management, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, all focused on driving growth, improving performance, and fostering inclusive teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Partnered with senior leaders to drive enterprise transformation, launching the Enterprise Site Leader program (13 leaders) impacting 70,000 employees and managing a $2M program budget through a 75% funding cut to sustain deliverables.
Shaped product investment strategies and delivered a profitability analysis that informed long-term lending decisions during COVID-19; led PPP eligibility analysis and vendor/risk reviews to ensure business continuity.
Negotiated a 69% improvement in shelf space for CoverGirl, driving $12M incremental sales and managed a $2.2M merchandising budget to achieve a 2.9x ROI on retail strategies.
Managed P&G’s Safeway healthcare portfolio ($67M sales, $20M shipments), drove a $16M sales increase in respiratory through shelf redesigns and led a Zzzquil launch that achieved 2x typical market share.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Master of Business Administration with a strategy concentration and Health Sector Management Certificate from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, completed in May 2019.
Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, completed in May 2011.
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