The Charlotte Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 19, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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VENUE: Quail Hollow

CHAIR

Jennifer-Hunter

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

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Peter Browning

Moderator
Board Director
BOARDS:
Former Lowe’s, Nucor, EnPro
Kristin

Kristen Actis-Grande

CFO of MSC Industrial/Board Director
BOARDS:
Pulte Homes
Gale-King

Gale King

Retired CAO/Board Director
BOARDS:
Autozone, Unum
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Marissa Andrada

Chief Transformation Officer at WUF World/Board Director
BOARDS:
Krispy Kreme
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Luke Kissam

Retired CEO Albemarle/Board Director
BOARDS:
DuPont

Director Coaches

Scott

Scott Tozier

Corporate Director
BOARDS:
International Paper
Kari

Kari Heerdt

CHRO
Skull Camp Enterprises
BOARDS:
National Dentex Labs
Theresa

Theresa Payton

CEO
Fortalice Solutions
BOARDS:
Paychex, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, UniCredit
Cigdem

Cigdem Oktem

Regional Leader
EY Center for Board Matters
Margaret-Jenkins

Margaret Jenkins

Principal
M. Jenkins Consulting, LLC
BOARDS:
Kohl's, Citi Trends
Nicola

Nikki Fraser

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
NextKey Services
BOARDS:
Intelligent Bio Solutions
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Glenn Sherrill

CEO and Chairman
SteelFab
BOARDS:
SteelFab, Southwoods
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Mark Rosen

Managing Director
Pearl Meyer
BOARDS:
Burroughs & Chapin
Marcia-Avedon

Marcia Avedon

Corporate Director
BOARDS:
Acuity Brands, Generac
Carol

Carol Lowe

Retired CFO of FLIR and Sealed Air
BOARDS:
Arrow Electronics, EMCOR Group

Leadership Committee

Stephanie-Richard

Stephanie Richard

Chief Audit Executive

Ally Bank

Liz-Sterling

Liz Sterling

Finance & Operations Executive

Ally Bank

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Vonda Huss

EVP & CHRO

Brighthouse Financial

Terry-Zandhuis

Terri Zandhuis

Chief People Officer

Krispy Kreme

Deanna Banks

Deanna Banks

Partner

Furst Group

Julia-V

Julia Velichko

Chief Procurement Officer

Bunge

JuliaTownsend

Julia Townsend

Chief Brands Officer

Kayser-Roth Corporation

LindsayG

Lindsay Gates

Head of Talent

Falfurrias

LauraP

Laura Parrott

Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income

Nuveen, a TIAA Company

Joanna

Joanna Cooper

General Manager

Daimler Truck North America

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Holly Paeper

President Commercial HVAC Americas

Trane Technologies

DeWitt

Jennifer DeWitt

SVP

Bank of America

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Lisa J. Wicker, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Career Mastered Magazine

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Megan Turner

Partner

EY

Diane-Morais

Diane Morais

Retired Ally Bank

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Jennifer Winstel

Managing Director, Wealth Management

UBS

Maria Brennan

Maria Brennan

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Albemarle

Coleman

Kristi Coleman

President

Carolina Panthers

Lisa-Yankee

Lisa Yankie

CHRO

Kelly-Studio

Kelly Adkisson

General Manager

Slalom

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Allison Holzshu

Vice President of Product Management

Berry Global, Inc

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Danielle Squires

Head of Diverse Segments - Corporate & Investment Banking

Wells Fargo

Ann-Marie-Williams

Ann Marie Williams

Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank

J.P. Morgan

Deb-Mays

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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United Airlines

Multi-city – $50K

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Multi-city – $30K

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Platinum

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Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!

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