Celebrating 15 Years

Rita

Johnson-Greene

C-Level

Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

Industry

Healthcare

Area of Expertise

Operations

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

Rita Johnson-Greene is an accomplished international healthcare executive leader with over 20 years of progressive experience. Rita has worked at several world-class organizations and her experience includes, product launch, commercial operations, corporate finance, sales leadership, market access & payer reimbursement, ultrarare disease, international business, financial planning and reporting, fleet management, contracting, manufacturing, field force optimization and resource allocation. Rita has launched three of the five gene therapies currently marketed in the US, including Luxturna, the first FDA approved gene therapy.

Rita currently serves as an Executive Board member of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), which is a non-profit that serves ~350,000 clients annually. PHMC has 70 locations (including hospitals) and provides more than 350 programs. Rita also serves on the Board of GirlTrek, a global African American Women’s Health Movement.

Rita is currently the Chief Operating Officer at the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), which is the leading international advocacy organization representing the engineered cell therapy and genetic medicines sector. Rita oversees multiple functions, including membership, finance, programming, and people and culture. She is also responsible for ARM’s geographic expansion initiative.

 

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.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

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.

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.

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.