Meredith Sumpter is an executive leader and builder of innovative organizations and movements that drive value for people. As President and CEO of FairVote, Meredith is working for a more functional and representative democracy that delivers for every American. FairVote is a nonpartisan organization that advances election reforms including ranked choice voting (RCV) and proportional representation. These reforms give voters more choice and more power. They can deliver better government because leaders need to earn majority support (RCV) and be broadly accountable to voters over narrow partisan interests to win elections.
Previously, Meredith was CEO & President of the Board of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, a global community of CEOs committing their organizations to deliver profit and create value through sustainable and inclusive business practices. The Council expanded from 25 to nearly 600 corporate and investor CEOs during her tenure, taking 780+ measurable actions tied to the UN SDGs. She was CEO of the separate Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism during the same tenure.
Meredith has a record of convening leaders across private, public and civic sectors to launch market reforms with systemic impact. This includes the Just Transition Framework for Company Action, the first private-sector guide for companies, investors and policymakers on advancing climate and social transition goals tied to market indicators, the Framework for Inclusive Capitalism, a compact among business, government and American workers to reduce inequality and deliver broad prosperity, and the Pension Fund Coalition with long-term value creation templates for use by asset owners and asset managers in public equity and private markets investment contracts.
Bringing people together to solve problems and expand opportunity is a central theme in Meredith’s work. She has held advisory positions at New America and Harvard University, where Meredith convened public sector leaders with national research experts to develop innovative reforms around democratic resilience, including with AI and governance, health equity, justice, and economic opportunity.
Formerly, Meredith was Head of Research & Strategy at Eurasia Group, a global geopolitical advisory firm. She oversaw the research platform and advised industry leaders and investors on global politics and 21st century drivers of trade, disruption, and growth. Her 20+ years of experience in business, strategy, policy, and analysis spans sectors and regions. Meredith has worked in the U.S. Senate and as a U.S. diplomat and government official in Beijing, where she advised two U.S. ambassadors and analyzed politics, economics, and security issues for policymakers.
Meredith has appeared on major networks including Bloomberg, CNBC, MSNBC, BBC, Fox, PBS, and CNN. An advisor to boards, she values engaging people and regularly speaks at industry and global conferences. Originally from Alaska and now residing in Virginia, Meredith enjoys a rich life parenting four children with her husband Ryan.
