Alison Cornell is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Covance Inc. She has over 28 years of business experience and is a talented leader focused on driving growth, solving complex problems, and developing her team. As CFO of Covance, she helped lead the company to record revenue and earnings in 2013 through initiatives like improving the cost structure and cash flow. Prior to her current role, she held leadership positions at Covance and AT&T where she helped turn around underperforming businesses. She believes in the importance of talent development, client relationships, and continuous learning.