Andra Kidd- Journey to Becoming CEO

ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast

Welcome back to ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast. Today, Sharon Fiehler welcomes Andra Kidd to the show. Join us as we uncover the strategies and mindset shifts that could redefine your professional journey. When this episode was recorded, Andra was the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, now she is the CEO of Spheros Environmental. Learn the moves that propelled her career forward, moves that you, too, can apply to navigate your own path to success.
This episode is very special because Andra is the perfect example of taking the right steps and ultimately reaching the goal of becoming CEO. Imagine applying Andra's blueprint to your aspirations, transforming your vision into action.
In this episode, she gives us an inside look at her rise and how having the courage to change paths was an important step in her career growth. Dive into the moments of bravery that can inspire your next bold move.
She also shares advice she would give her younger self. Absorb the wisdom that can help you sidestep obstacles and accelerate your climb to the top. She also explains the importance of mentors. Discover how the right guidance can unlock doors and perspectives, propelling your leadership journey. If your goal is to become a CEO, you will get a wonderful roadmap by listening and learning from Andra Kidd.
Before we dive into our conversation with Andra Kidd, consider this: her story is more than a career trajectory. It's a real-life inspiration for anyone dreaming of the CEO chair. Through her experiences, from navigating corporate challenges to balancing personal passions, Andra exemplifies what it means to lead with authenticity and vision. As you listen, imagine the parts of her journey that could be part of your own story to leadership.
Andra Kidd is a business leader with more than 26 years of leadership, management, and strategic growth experience with multi-national consulting firms leading profit & loss, business development, and merger & acquisitions programs. As Director of Operations for ERM North America, had operational and profit & loss responsibility for six business units with over 2,000 in headcount during the height of the COVID pandemic. Previous roles in HDR Engineering as Associate Vice President, Market Sector Leader, Client Development Leader and in technical group leader positions. As Chief Operating Officer at Verdantas, brought five acquisitions together as one company, developed new systems and processes, developed leadership teams, integrated ERPs, and eventually launched as a new company in January 2022. As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, lead corporate strategy, organic growth programs, and mergers and acquisitions growth program.
Andra has a Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University.
She and her husband have one daughter in college, and she enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and paddle boarding with her family and Australian Shepherd “Sage”.
Board Leadership:
Board Member and Vice Chair, DEI Committee Member for Boulder Climbing Community (Current)
Board Member for Alaska Resource Education (past)
Board Member for Anchorage Waterways Council (past)
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