Job description: Adriene rejoined Oliver Wyman as a partner in the firm's transportation practice in 2019. Previously, she was with Oliver Wyman from 1985 until 1992. She has more than 25 years of experience in transportation and logistics, serving in leadership at well-established organizations in the rail, intermodal and management consulting sectors.

Why she's influential as a leader: Adriene has helped build a world-class rail team at Oliver Wyman, including a healthy mix of transportation consultants and industry leaders with operational and commercial expertise at Class I and short lines. She encourages her team to strive for impact, knowing their perspectives can help railroads, rail service providers and investors grow their rail portfolios.

Adriene's experience and no-nonsense approach also makes her a thought leader within the rail industry. She has a knack for connecting dots and putting the big picture together in a way that drives change at North America's largest railroads and makes sure the right team is in place to help clients execute successfully. She has participated in industry conferences, often as a panel moderator on key industry topics. She is a member and former chair of the Transportation Institute at the University of Denver's board and is a member and immediate past chair of the Intermodal Association of North America's board.