Celebrating 15 Years

The Mexico City Conversation on Board Leadership

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

Date: May 27, 2025

CO-CHAIRS

Vera Makarov

Cofounder & Co-CEO

COMPANY: Apli

Ivette Chalela Naffah

Global Senior Marketing

COMPANY: Google

BOARDS: Immunotec Inc

Event Highlights

50/50 Women on Boards City Conversations are dynamic events that bring together influential leaders and aspiring board members to discuss strategies for achieving gender parity on corporate boards. These engaging sessions feature expert panels, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees gain insights into the latest trends in board governance, learn from seasoned directors, and connect with peers committed to advancing women’s leadership. Whether you’re looking to enhance your board candidacy or support diversity in the boardroom, City Conversations provide the knowledge and connections to help you make a significant impact.

Celebrating our 2024 Mentorship Program Graduates:

Women Prepared to Lead at the Highest Level

Alicia Isabel Bandala Pimentel
Directora
Granch Grupo
Anahí Serrano Bandala
Socia
Cannizzo, Ortiz y Asociados, S.C.
Angélica Arana
CIO
Grupo financiero Multiva
Carolina Lopez
Carolina Lopez Novoa
NA Supply Chain Director
Wella Company
Elena Robles
Directora jurídica y de relaciones con gobierno
Estafeta Mexicana
Guadalupe Catarina Rodríguez Chavira
CIO
Talipot Family Office
Ileana Jinich Mekler
Directora Oficina de Vinculación Internacional
ITAM
Inés Vargas Barrera
Directora Ejecutiva de Banca Corporativa
HSBC México
Irina Benavides
Irina Benavides
Director finanzas y sustentabilidad
Grupo desarrollador IGS
Ivette Chalela Naffah
Global Marketing / Consejera Independiente
Google Maps / Immunotec Holding y Grupo Construlita
Jimena González de Cossio
Socia
Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa
Kelly Lee Kroger
Commercial VP
Grupo Axo
Luz María Murguía Martínez
Fundadora
Loop Consulting
Maria del Rocio Palafox Morales
CFO - Vicepresidente de Finanzas y Administracion
FINSA
María Fernanda de Velasco Septién
CEO
So Simple AI
María Gabriela Ugarte Esteva
Socia / Consejera independiente
Afirma VP
Marianna Nechytaylo
Director, Banca Corporativa y de Inversion
BNP Paribas
Mariel Cabanas
Dirctora Citi Agency & Trust Latam
Citi
Mónica De la Grange
Founder & CEO
Superewina Partners
Paola Martorelli
Paola Martorelli Hernández
Directora de Asuntos Corporativos para México y América Latina
Sanofi
Sophia Huett López
Secretaria Ejecutiva del Sistema Estatal de Seguridad Pública
Gobierno de Guanajuato
Viviana Alvarado
Viviana Alvarado Balderas
Consultora
Villanueva Ortiz Abogados
Vera Makarov
Co-CEO
Apli

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!

Official Airline

United Airlines

Multi-city – $50K

Multi-city – $40K

Multi-city – $30K

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Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!