As Chief of Staff (CoS), Shawn Stern works closely with Broadway’s CEO and Leadership Team to identify, design, and execute strategic and cultural agendas across the company. Shawn leads all cross-functional, organization-wide initiatives and is responsible for Broadway’s Transformation Management Office, driving operational, developmental, and structural initiatives designed to help Broadway manage its accelerated growth and continuously invest in its people, culture, and customer commitments. A 12-year Broadway veteran, Shawn leverages his diverse experience and unique perspective to orchestrate large scale business evolutions with a focus on execution, speed, repeatability, and scalability. Shawn is also Broadway’s Chief ESG Officer, ensuring Broadway focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives that impact its customers and employees.

Shawn began his Broadway career as a software consultant when the company’s product growth was primarily driven by client requirements and engagements. His ability to connect with customer on their business goals, ideate with technical depth and develop new product functionality led to some of Broadway’s longest-standing customer engagements.

Prior to moving into the CoS role, Shawn served as Broadway’s Head of People where he focused on balancing business operations with employee development, success, and retention. He also fostered a culture that recognizes each individual’s unique value, recognizes the value of team unity, and treats all people with respect, honesty, and dignity.

Over his long tenure, Shawn has led some of Broadway’s largest business successes and most impactful transformations. His role as Chief of Staff ensures that he will continue to tap his technology expertise, client engagement experience, and vision for organizational strategy towards transforming Broadway in the next chapter of growth.

He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.