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Abby Curnow-Chavez

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Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal
📍 Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Abby Curnow-Chavez is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal in Denver, specializing in business impact through talent strategy, culture change, and M&A. An experienced C-suite consultant and former HR leader, she earned her BA from the University of Colorado and MA from the University of St. Thomas, with a career foundation at Accenture.

Outside of work, Abby is a mother who supports her local arts and humanities community. She values a structured morning routine, starting her day with exercise and reading before her children wake up. This personal time is key to preparing for her professional responsibilities and maintaining work-life balance.

Unique fact: She is the co-author of the book, “The Loyalist Team: How Trust, Candor, and Authenticity Create Great Organizations.”

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Denver Metropolitan Area, United States
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High-Performing Teams
Co-authored a book on the subject and has written extensively on how trust, candor, and authenticity create effective teams and fix toxic dynamics.
Culture Transformation
This is a core focus of her work at Alvarez & Marsal and a key area of expertise highlighted throughout her career in various senior roles.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
7-2019 - 1-2023
Senior Client Partner
Korn Ferry
6-2015 - 12-2019
Adjunct Professor, Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
8-2013 - 7-2019
Partner
The Trispective Group
9-2012 - 7-2013
SVP Human Resources | Head of HR
TriZetto Healthcare Products
In the press

Media appearances

How Linchpin Leaders Unlock Successful Cost Optimization. Featured in Alvarez & Marsal
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Strategy, Structure and Talent: Why They Matter in Uncertain Times. Featured in Alvarez & Marsal
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Education
1989 - 1993
BA
University of Colorado Boulder
1995 - 1996
MA
University of St. Thomas
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