Our Leadership Team
At aesEXE, we take immense pride in our certification as a Women-Owned Business, a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment within the business landscape. Led by our dynamic and visionary leaders, our broader group of Specialists collectively represents a diverse array of talents, backgrounds, and perspectives and has been carefully selected to mirror the same ethos of excellence embodied by our leadership. With a name that echoes our dedication to innovation and execution, aesEXE leverages the strength of our exceptional team to deliver cutting-edge solutions and transformative outcomes for our clients.
Allison Smaluk
Founder
Allison is an accomplished executive with a remarkable career dedicated to creating, reengineering, and managing business and client support teams across diverse industries.
With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, Allison has been at the forefront of operational excellence, driving transformative change and delivering exceptional results throughout her career. Her strategic vision, innovative mindset, and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned her recognition as a leader who thrives in dynamic and challenging environments.
During her considerable tenure at Bank of America, JP Morgan and Northern Trust, Allison has built teams from the ground up, and led them through periods of growth as well as periods of extreme uncertainty in some of the world economy’s most challenging periods. These experiences have enabled Allison to easily assess operating challenges and map out tactical and strategic solutions.
Allison has played a pivotal role in defining and optimizing processes with demonstrable outcomes that enhanced efficiency, productivity, and client satisfaction while reducing risk and closing operational gaps. From developing streamlined workflows to implementing cutting-edge technologies, she has spearheaded initiatives that have transformed the way organizations deliver value to their clients.
Allison is certified in Agile Project Management and Lean Enterprise, and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. She has successfully applied these principles and tools to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality in many dynamic operating environments. Throughout her career, Allison has been a sought-after thought leader participating in various industry forums, focus groups, and has been interviewed and cited in several publications including Securities Industry News, Hedgeweek and Euromoney.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Allison is known for her integrity, resilience, and passion for developing and growing teams that are motivated, confident and independent. Always operating with a keen understanding of client needs and market dynamics, she has led teams to deliver personalized solutions and unparalleled service, earning the trust and loyalty of clients and stakeholders alike. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering business teams to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional results.
Susie Bell
Executive Director of Leadership Advancement
MSW, LCSW, CWWPM, NBC-HWC
Susie has over 25 years of experience in delivering coaching and mentoring to individuals and teams that provides tools for personal and professional growth, enhances leadership capabilities, and contributes to the overall success of both individuals and the organizations they lead. Additionally, Susie has extensive experience in health and wellness coaching focused on motivating behavior change, disease management, and stress management for firms, in order to foster quality, and lasting outcomes.
As a seasoned leader, Susie specializes in areas of leadership development, strategic decision-making, communication skills, team dynamics, and resilience. Her tailored coaching programs are designed to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client, ensuring a personalized and impactful experience that drives meaningful change and results. Demonstrating a commitment to inspiring high performance, Susie has driven her team’s annual engagement rate to the 94th percentile in her industry as measured by the Gallup Q12 Survey, impacting business outcomes such as productivity, turnover, and employee wellbeing.
In addition to her team leadership, Susie is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and thought leader in the field of coaching development. She regularly contributes insights and perspectives to industry forums, publications, and conferences, sharing her expertise and inspiring others to reach new heights of leadership excellence.
Susie has managed teams of coaches and has developed, refined, and trained staff on coaching tool kits from first engagement to the appropriate program for her clients whether C-Suite or on the line leaders. Additionally, Susie designed and led the successful implementation of Centralized Tobacco Treatment Program at Indiana University Health, for which she earned the Values Leadership Award, one of IU Health’s most prestigious honors.
Kallindra Zapata
Senior Director of Operations
Kallindra is a world class professional with a track record of driving operational excellence, fostering organizational growth, and maximizing efficiency across a diverse array of industries. With over 15 years of experience in leadership roles, Kallindra has a diverse array of operating expertise ranging from fiscal management to business development. She has played a critical role in transforming the operational landscapes of numerous organizations, expertly guiding teams through challenging environments and directing them towards sustained success.
In addition to her operational and brand management skills, Kallindra consistently relies on her inherently strong business acumen to enable her to forge strategic partnerships, negotiate complex agreements, and navigate regulatory landscapes with ease. She is committed to excellence in all endeavors, and is a catalyst for change, innovation, and growth.
As a visionary and disciplined leader, Kallindra is not only focused on short-term objectives but also dedicated to building a solid foundation for long-term success. By cultivating a culture of accountability, control, and continuous improvement, she builds a strong rapport with colleagues and clients, creating long term relationships of mutual trust and respect.
