Anne Cerino-Spoldi

Anne Spoldi has spent more than 35 years reinventing herself, one meaningful chapter at a time. She began her career as an analytical chemist at GE before moving into product management at PerkinElmer, where she spent 12 years and met her husband. From there, she headed to Sun Microsystems in California, where her passion for leadership development took root. In 2007, following the death of her brother, she stepped away for a sabbatical, a pause that would ultimately reshape the direction of her career.
In 2008, Anne joined Merck as Chief of Staff to the CIO, a role she held for a decade while quietly building toward her next reinvention. In 2019, while working full-time, she completed Georgetown University's leadership coaching program and launched her own coaching practice, Prossimo. Since then, she has coached 300 to 350 leaders, helping them navigate change with clarity, courage, and purpose. She is an active member of the International Coaching Federation and holds her PCC credential.
In November 2025, Anne self-published her first book, The Long Way Here: Stories that Inspire Resilience, Growth, and the Courage to Lead, which carries an endorsement from renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith. Beyond her coaching and writing, she designs leadership programs and speaks as a keynote speaker on resilience and growth. Outside of work, Anne finds joy in traveling, reading, cooking, and entertaining family and friends — pursuits that, much like her career, reflect her belief in staying curious and open to what comes next.