Private Company Director’s Directors to Watch 2025 highlights 31 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence.
Kristin Daley
Blue Diamond Growers, McCain Foods, Tanimura & Antle
Kristin Daley is a consumer industry leader and strategist serving as an independent director on the boards of large food companies, McCain Foods (where she is chair of the sustainability committee and member of the audit, HR and governance committees), Blue Diamond Growers (where she is chair and founder of the sustainability committee and member of the audit and compensation committees) and Tanimura & Antle (where she is chair of the governance committee and member of the compensation committee).
Her expertise developed through decades of strategy consulting and operating roles. She continues to lead KDC, a boutique growth strategy consulting firm. She also volunteers for Stanford Women on Boards, where she leads strategic alliances. She is also an active angel investor, mentoring several founders.
More than the environment: “Traditional views of sustainability predominantly concentrate on environmental concerns. But sustainability is more than just taking care of the environment. It’s a holistic approach to business that considers financial health, long-term ownership stability and social responsibility. Directors should advocate for a more comprehensive definition that acknowledges all these factors as integral to a sustainable business. While environmental stewardship remains vital, it should also contribute to the overall success and longevity of the organization by generating cost savings, establishing competitive advantages, and attracting and retaining top talent. These diverse dimensions of sustainability are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.”