Meet

Tracey Abbott

I am an investor in people.

I believe we have the ability to change the world by deeply knowing ourselves. I start from the perspective that our inner knowing and intuition is a critical part to who we are as leaders. We have to be self-aware to impact our teams and companies positively. It is a lifelong journey, and the best investment we can make in ourselves.

The Power of Transitions

My career transitions have been both intentional and opportunistic. Each role has taught me something valuable:

As a consultant at Bain & Company, I learned the importance of analytical rigor and strategic thinking
At PepsiCo, balancing the beverages portfolio to drive for revenue growth, profit increases, and market share led me to understand the voice of the customer and the consumer
Leading strategy at Foot Locker showed me how to drive transformation in a global retail business
Owning and operating a Chick-fil-A franchise taught me the real-world challenges of front-line operations and building incredible culture
My private equity experience as a Senior Operating Partner at Partners Group and Mubadala has revealed how to identify and unlock value across different business contexts

My Philosophy

The place where I am most contemplative and myself is when I’m scuba diving, and I have made most big life decisions underwater. In many ways, the ocean has taught the power of nature and helped me create a life built navigating change.

The ocean is my greatest teacher in how to:

Prepare for the unexpected
Sense resistance and a change in current
Surrender control and travel with the flow
Change perspectives from the micro to the macro

It helps me explore the unseen and feel where the answers are. I believe everyone has brilliant answers inside, and it is my role to ask powerful questions to bring those to life.

Global Citizen

My international experience isn’t just about business – it has greatly shaped who I am. My values – trust, integrity, respect, and kindness- never change. What does change is how to flex style.

Where I Add Value

Through my experience leading diverse teams and businesses, I bring particular expertise in:

Navigating complex business transitions and transformations
Building and optimizing leadership teams
Mapping stakeholders and understanding their bottom line
Understanding both strategy and operational excellence
Creating cultures that balance performance with personal growth