Inge Plautz

Inge Plautz is a growth strategist and governance expert specializing in family-owned businesses, corporate development, and market expansion. With a proven track record in cultivating high-value client relationships and fostering scalable growth strategies, she has positioned organizations for sustained success and resilience across dynamic markets.

As Senior Vice President and Executive Business Development Officer at Old National Bank, Inge transformed Wisconsin into the bank’s fastest-growing market, leveraging her deep expertise in finance, strategy, and relationship management. Her initiatives have included establishing peer forums for CEOs of privately held family businesses, creating platforms for collaborative learning and actionable insights. She is also the founder of a 200-member online executive forum that connects attorneys, bankers, architects, and other professionals to deliver resources and build thriving business communities.

Inge is deeply committed to advancing governance excellence. Her work includes establishing family councils, building governing boards, and providing strategic advisory services to ensure long-term growth and harmony for family-owned enterprises. She is a Certified Private Company Director through the Private Directors Association and established the Wisconsin chapter of this national organization, creating a platform for education and collaboration on governance best practices.

Her career includes pivotal roles at RSM US LLP, M3 Insurance Solutions, and PNC Financial Services Group, where she led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, foster cross-functional collaboration, and exceed profitability goals. This comprehensive background has equipped her with unique insights into banking, risk management, public accounting, and consulting, enabling her to address complex challenges and empower organizations to achieve their full potential.

Inge’s passion for fostering community and empowering leaders is reflected in her creation of impactful events, such as the exclusive Women’s Leaders Golf Outing, which connects senior women executives to drive collaboration and professional growth. Her efforts have earned her recognition as Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2021, Woman of the Year by Old National Bank, and as one of Milwaukee’s Top 10 Executives in Banking & Finance.

Inge holds an Executive MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a triple major in Finance, International Business, and French. She has also completed advanced studies at ESCP Europe in Paris, which contribute to her global perspective and adaptive approach.