Sherron Watkins

About the Author

Sherron Watkins is a renowned whistleblower and author whose courageous stand against corporate malfeasance at Enron Corporation in 2001 thrust her into the national spotlight. As the company's Vice President of Corporate Development, she penned a now-iconic memo to then-CEO Kenneth Lay, warning of accounting irregularities that foreshadowed the energy giant's spectacular downfall. Her firsthand account in 'Power Failure: The Inside Story of The Collapse of Enron' offers an unflinching, insider's perspective on the scandal that reshaped American business ethics and led to sweeping regulatory reforms like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Watkins continues to advocate for transparency and accountability in corporate governance through speaking engagements and writings, inspiring professionals to prioritize integrity over profit.