The Charlotte Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 19, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ET

VENUE: Quail Hollow

CHAIR

Jennifer Hunter Sherrill

Senior Consulting Partner

Ernst & Young

SPEAKER

Heather Spilsbury

Chief Executive Officer

50/50 Women on Boards

What Happens at the Event?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?

Our prescriptive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.

Agenda

1:00 – 1:45 pm: Optional, Complimentary “Get Board Ready” Workshop – The Lounge (Adjacent to the Ballroom)

1:45 pm: Networking – The Quail Ballroom

2:00 pm: Panel discussion – The Quail Ballroom

3:00 – 4:00 pm: Coaching Breakouts in small groups with experienced directors – Ballroom/Lounge

4:00 – 5:00 pm: Refreshments and Networking – Golf Course Patio

Panelists

Peter Browning

Moderator
Board Director

BOARDS:
Former Lowe’s, Nucor, EnPro

Kristen Actis-Grande

CFO of MSC Industrial/Board Director

BOARDS:
Pulte Homes

Gale King

Retired CAO/Board Director

BOARDS:
Autozone, Unum

Marissa Andrada

Chief Transformation Officer at WUF World/Board Director

BOARDS:
Krispy Kreme

Luke Kissam

Retired CEO Albemarle/Board Director

BOARDS:
DuPont

Director Coaches

Karin De Bondt

SVP Chief Strategy Officer

Trane Technologies

BOARDS:
Synexis

Angela Yochem

CHRO

Krispy Kreme

BOARDS:
Zurich Insurance

HeatherLynn Daly

Head of Corporate Development/M&A

UPS

BOARDS:
Rithum

Scott Tozier

Corporate Director

BOARDS:
International Paper

Kari Heerdt

Retired CHRO

BOARDS:
National Dentex, Lighthouse

Theresa Payton

CEO

Fortalice Solutions

BOARDS:
Paychex, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, UniCredit

Cigdem Oktem

Regional Leader

EY Center for Board Matters

Nikki Fraser

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

NextKey Services

BOARDS:
Intelligent Bio Solutions

Glenn Sherrill

CEO and Chairman

SteelFab

BOARDS:
SteelFab, Southwoods

Mark Rosen

Managing Director

Pearl Meyer

BOARDS:
Burroughs & Chapin

Marcia Avedon

Corporate Director

BOARDS:
Acuity Brands, Generac

Carol Lowe

Retired CFO of FLIR and Sealed Air

BOARDS:
Arrow Electronics, EMCOR Group

Leadership Committee

Stephanie Richard

Chief Audit Executive

Ally Bank

Liz Sterling

Finance & Operations Executive

Ally Bank

Vonda Huss

EVP & CHRO

Brighthouse Financial

Terri Zandhuis

Chief People Officer

Krispy Kreme

Deanna Banks

Partner

Furst Group

Julia Velichko

Chief Procurement Officer

Bunge

Julia Townsend

Chief Brands Officer

Kayser-Roth Corporation

Lindsay Gates

Head of Talent

Falfurrias

Laura Parrott

Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income

Nuveen, a TIAA Company

Joanna Cooper

General Manager

Daimler Truck North America

Holly Paeper

President Commercial HVAC Americas

Trane Technologies

Jennifer DeWitt

SVP

Bank of America

Lisa J. Wicker, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Career Mastered Magazine

Megan Turner

Partner

EY

Jennifer Winstel

Managing Director, Wealth Management

UBS

Kristi Coleman

President

Carolina Panthers

Lisa Yankie

CHRO

Odyssey Logistics

Kelly Adkisson

General Manager

Slalom

Allison Holzshu

Vice President of Product Management

Berry Global, Inc

Danielle Squires

Head of Diverse Segments - Corporate & Investment Banking

Wells Fargo

Ann Marie Williams

Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank

J.P. Morgan

Deb Mays

Retired HR Leader

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250

Our Individual Tickets include an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice. These events are designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!

SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+

Our Sponsorship Packages start at the City Silver level with options to curate packages at the Worldwide Corporate level, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.