Rebecca
Wooters
Chief Growth Officer
Upbound Group
McKinney,
Texas
2026 Cohort
Industry
Consumer Products
Area of Expertise
Technology
Immediately Qualified to Serve
Technology
Previous Board Experience
Nonprofit
Rebecca Wooters was named Top Women Leaders of 2025 after being named Top 25 Chief Digital Officers in both 2024 and 2025. Rebecca Wooters is a transformative leader with over three decades of experience driving digital innovation, customer engagement, and business growth. Her career is defined by a consistent track record of delivering measurable results through strategic vision, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation.
In her newly appointed role as Chief Growth Officer at Upbound, Rebecca brings a legacy of success that positions her to unlock new value for customers and accelerate performance across channels. Her leadership will focus on harnessing data and digital innovation to create connected experiences that foster loyalty and deliver long-term impact.
As Chief Digital Officer at Signet Jewelers, she led the digital transformation of multiple brands, resulting in a 4X increase in e-commerce ROI and $1 billion in annual sales. Her initiatives also showed a 20-point rise in Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a 6X increase in feature conversion rates—clear evidence of her ability to elevate customer experience and business outcomes.
Earlier, at CITI’s Global Consumer Business, Rebecca led the evolution of digital servicing and channels, culminating in the company’s mobile app being named the #1 Financial Institution Mobile App by Business Insider. Her dynamic leadership style and strategic foresight have consistently built high-performing teams and delivered innovative solutions that redefine customer engagement.
Rebecca’s impact extends beyond the boardroom. She was honored with the Top Women in Business Award for her professional achievements and community contributions, underscoring her commitment to excellence and purpose-driven leadership.
Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech
Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook
Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism
Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action
Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker