Celebrating 15 Years

Veronica

Foley

C-Level

Precision Drilling Corporation

Houston,

Texas

Industry

Energy

Area of Expertise

Legal

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Compensation

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

Veronica Foley is an experienced executive, and a strategic business partner who effectively anticipates challenges and thoughtfully influences change and evolution. Over the years, she has advised C-level and board executives worldwide during transformational periods across various dynamic industries, bringing a unique blend of board leadership skills encompassing governance, compliance, ESG, shareholder activism, M&A, strategic planning, and risk oversight.

Veronica is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Precision Drilling Corporation (NYSE: PDS). In her role, Veronica focuses on ways to enhance the management of legal risk and the operation of the legal department and serves as a member of the company’s enterprise risk management committee. Her team is located across multiple markets and operates with a global outlook, providing legal expertise and advice across various subject matter and regulatory areas, and leading the support for many strategic and cross-functional initiatives.

Before joining Precision, Veronica spent over seven years as an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP, providing legal advice to prominent corporations and financial institutions.

Veronica is from Colombia; she is a native Spanish speaker and is also proficient in French and Portuguese. She has lived in Australia, Spain, Colombia, and France, the foundation for her own strategic adaptability. Her international background and experience working with multinational companies give her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of conducting business across borders.

Veronica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and French from Baylor University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree cum laude from South Texas College of Law. She currently serves on the Board and as chair of the Nom/Gov Committee of Spindletop Charities, Inc., and the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston and has served on other non-profit boards of various educational and professional institutions, including the Houston Bar Foundation – the charitable arm of the Houston Bar, and Girls Inc. of Greater Houston.

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.