Ms. Nahas' primary focus is consulting and advising boards on governance, succession, effectiveness and recruiting. She has been involved in a number of CEO and Board building engagements. Her clients range from private to mid-cap to the Fortune 100 in a wide range of industries.

Caroline currently serves on the board of directors of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN). She served as lead director during a CEO transition, is Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and sits on the Compensation Committee.

Active in many civic groups, she is the incoming Chair of the UCLA Anderson School Board of Visitors and served as the Corporate Board Chair for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

Among her many honors, Caroline was recognized nationally by her peers, receiving the Eleanor H. Raynolds Award from the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), based on a career of excellence in executive search, as well as an ongoing dedication to volunteerism.

Other recognitions include the "Leading the Way" Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Visionary Award which honors an exceptional individual who provides significant resources or immeasurable opportunities to build girls of courage, confidence and character.

Ms. Nahas received a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.