Lead Independent Director
Professional Background
- Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer N.V., a global information, software, and services provider, from September 2003 to February 2026, and a member of its Executive Board from June 2001 to February 2026.
- Member of the J.P. Morgan International Council.
- Serves on the Board of Directors of Russell Reynolds Associates and the Board of Overseers of Columbia Business School.
Other Public Company Boards
Accenture plc, Mondelēz International, Inc.
Key Qualifications and Expertise
Having served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer N.V., Ms. McKinstry contributes global perspectives and management experience in a broad range of key issues impacting a large multinational business such as Abbott's, including global strategy and operations, risk management, corporate finance and financial reporting, and regulatory and compliance matters.