Anne S. Bruce | Connectd

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Anne S. Bruce is a visionary digital strategist and transformation leader with 40+ years of experience across seven industries. She has guided Fortune 500 companies, startups, and global organizations through innovation, M&A growth, IT turnarounds, and successful exits. Known for igniting ecosystems and trusted partnerships, Anne has delivered over $1B in strategic value while shaping cultural change and customer experience transformation.

Industry Experience

  • Healthcare: Payor, Provider, Pharma, Specialty Pharmacy
  • Retail: Fashion, Specialty Retail, Retail Pharmacy
  • Manufacturing: Automotive, Aerospace, Hi-Tech
  • Financial Services: Banking, Insurance, Real Estate Finance
  • Energy: Smart Grids, Utilities, Natural Gas
  • Sports & Entertainment: Stadiums, Fan Engagement, Streaming Platforms
  • Technology: AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, ERP, CRM

Board Advisor & Leadership Roles

  • YOLM LLC – Strategic Advisor – AI Custom Platform Startup – Yolm.ai
  • Microsoft – Global Digital Advisor
  • IGATE – CX Advisor – acquired by Cap Gemini
  • Advisor – TrustCentral (IoT/Blockchain Device Security Startup – exit to Intuit)
  • Enterprise Advisor – Vertical Startup Pre-Accelerator
  • Startup CIO Advisor – Okyanos Cell Therapy now Rejenevie Therapeutics
  • Founder/Principal – AB and Associates (Management Consulting Ecosystem Firm)
  • Non-Profit Leadership – Clarity Learning Centres, The Kindness Circle, Josei.co.uk, South Bay CA Life Improvement Center (Chairman), Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Artist for Human Rights

Skills

  • Digital & AI Business Innovation
  • Cultural & Customer Experience Transformation
  • M&A Integration & IT Turnaround Leadership
  • Startup Strategy, COO/CIO Roles, Exit Planning
  • Public Affairs & Customer Advocacy
  • Ecosystem & Partnership Development (> $1B strategic value)
  • Product Development & Data Strategy
  • Change Management (Prosci Certified)
  • Human-Centered Design & CX Practice Leadership

Qualifications & Credentials

  • BA – Business Information Technology Management Systems, University of Missouri–Kansas City
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – 2019
  • Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner – 2022
  • Publications & Speaking: CIO differentiation, CX in Banking/Finance, Digital Transformation, AI & Mixed Reality, Quantum Mindset
  • Global Leadership Roles: CIO, COO, VP Public Affairs, Industry Digital Strategist

Our TrustPilot reviews

I worked with Connectd a while back, and they were personable, efficient and well connected. Within a week or two, I had a few investors meetings with active investors interested in our industry and closed an investment with them. So am going to try working with them again for our next round.

Nick Begley 12th August 2025

I would love to appreciate the entire connectd team for supporting my early-stage start up become investment ready by gaining access to talented advisors. They understood the business needs of Butterfly Wellness and now I've have found new confidence in my team.

Butterfly Wellness 1st May, 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Connectd. Within just two weeks, we successfully onboarded two high-caliber board advisors—something that would’ve taken months through traditional channels. Highly recommend Connectd to any startup looking to grow their network and bring experienced talent on board quickly.

Amy 13th May, 2025

Connectd support throughout the advisory placement process has been clear, proactive, and genuinely helpful. Nathanael took the time to understand both parties and facilitate a great fit, with a professional yet approachable style that really made a difference. The platform itself is intuitive and easy to navigate, and the personal service has made the experience feel both premium and purposeful.

Baggy Tee's 30th May 2025

The placement facilitation call covered the agenda items, including introductions, confirmation of the placement agreement, clarification of roles and responsibilities, review of the terms of engagement, and scheduling of the next meeting date.

Sherina Larrier 29th May, 2025

I worked with Connectd a while back, and they were personable, efficient and well connected. Within a week or two, I had a few investors meetings with active investors interested in our industry and closed an investment with them. So am going to try working with them again for our next round.

Nick Begley 12th August 2025

Starting my first Board Advisor role. So far the journey has been professional, very good content and impressive online platform and experience.

John McHale 18th April, 2025

I am a new advisor member of the Connectd community and my experience so far has been very positive. It's always good to connect with other professionals, and its been great to connect with Founders with energising goals and ideas.

Neil Hendricks 14th April, 2025

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Jamie Brown 24 July 2025

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Charlie Wells 19 July 2025

This is a goldmine for any Founder, especially solo-founder, looking for pro-bono high quality advisory roles to bolster your startup! The team at Connectd are extremely helpful and friendly, big shoutout to Harriet, Emily, and James!

Marc Picot 4th April, 2025

Was a bit dubious at first but after completing the board advisory course, I was appointed a mentor and she is fantastic! She has given me so many useful insights and helped me recreate profiles and CVs. I was worried at first as I hadn’t heard anything about placements but I was then contacted and a placement given to me. Really looking forward to working with the company and hopefully helping them grow.

Darren Bigwood 12 March, 2025

I attended my first Connectd event in NYC this week and I felt the location, curation of people and ideas that were shared were extremely unique. I am a very new member, but my initial thoughts are that the Connectd community has a common goal to collaborate, build, invest in, and launch great products and businesses. As an advisor and product leader with a development team that is passionate about development, this is the perfect place for me at this point in my career.

Versha Singh Plainfield 14th March, 2025

I have enjoyed the Connectd experience to date. The training materials helped me get my mind in the right place for doing something I've never done before, being a consulting board member. And, I feel that my placement was a real good fit for my interests. Very happy.

Darren Mell 1st March, 2025
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