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Join us at the 2025 Global Summit, where influential board directors and global leaders convene to shape the future of corporate governance.
We’ll focus on critical issues impacting boardrooms globally, from geopolitical risk and shifting supply chains, governing data and emerging tech, to activist pressure, and the future of boardroom resilience in an interconnected world.
This year’s theme: Corporate Governance in a Changing World.
Rodger Baker is the Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, a global center of excellence for geopolitical intelligence and analysis. The Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics identifies, develops, and strengthens best practices in geopolitical analysis and offers tools, methods, and training to organizations and individuals as they integrate geopolitical factors into their business practices. Mr.Baker is one of the world’s leading experts on North Korea and has dedicated extended periods of time living and working in and around the Korean peninsula. His core emphasis is the multidisciplinary approach to geopolitics and the evolution of international relations to develop mid- and long-term forecasts to assist companies, governments and other globally engaged organizations make informed decisions.
Titi Cole is an experienced Board Director, Financial Services C-Suite Executive, and Global business leader. In her last role at Citigroup, she was the CEO of Legacy Franchises and a member of the Executive Management Team where she managed and successfully divested the international consumer banking division with over 70,000 employees in 14 countries. Ms. Cole is known for her expertise in transforming large publicly traded financial institutions to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth. She is recognized in the financial services industry as a dynamic leader and for her skill at leading high performing teams and delivering business results in fast-paced environments. She has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services, payments, and professional services industries including six years at McKinsey & Company. Ms. Cole earned a Bachelor of Economics degree from University of Ibadan and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She serves as Executive Director of Development for the Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation, a non profit focused on improving awareness, support and health outcomes for people living with Sickle Cell disease. She serves on the Boards of Citigroup, ( NYSE: C ), and Datadog ( NASDAQ: DDOG) a leading provider of cloud monitoring and security solutions. She is also a Board Trustee at CARE USA, and the Queens University of Charlotte and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, CFR and The Executive Leadership Council, ELC.
Gabrielle Sulzberger is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience assisting public and privately held companies in consumer products, retail, financial services and life sciences. Gaby has helped companies globally navigate disruption and transformation, execute major M&A transactions, and engage with shareholder activists. She brings deep corporate governance expertise through her work with public and private company boards, and has helped numerous companies as they transitioned from private to publicly listed. Given her decades of experience in social impact investing and governance, she is also considered an expert with regards to sustainability.
Ms. Sulzberger is a Partner at Centerbridge Partners, where she focuses on both the health care and financial services sectors. She is also a Senior Advisor at Teneo, where she supports the firm’s global sustainability practice. Gaby has over 20 years of private equity industry experience, and also has served as CFO of several public and private companies, including Gluecode Software, a venture-backed open-source software company which was sold to IBM, and Crown Services, a California based consolidation of commercial contractors.
Ms. Sulzberger has extensive public and private company board experience in a broad range of industries, and currently serves on the board of Mastercard, Eli Lilly, and two private company boards, Acorns and AUX Money. Ms. Sulzberger served as Chairman of the board of Whole Foods through the company’s sale to Amazon, and over her 15 years of service chaired both the audit committee and governance committee. In addition to her current boards and Whole Foods, Ms. Sulzberger has served on seven other public company boards: Cerevel Therapeutics (audit committee chair), Warby Parker (governance committee chair), Brixmor Property Group (governance committee chair), Teva Pharmaceuticals, Stage Stores, IndyMac Bank, Bright Horizons. She has served on numerous private company boards.
Gaby is Chairman of the Board of Sesame Street Workshop, and a Trustee of the Ford Foundation, where she chairs the finance committee, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she is chair of the diversity committee. Gaby was a Co-Founder of the Black Trustee Alliance, and Chairman of the Board of TimesUp, an advocacy organization for women in entertainment and media. Ms. Sulzberger received her B.A. from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She received her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and J.D. from Harvard Law School and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, and a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute.
Sita Lowman serves as an independent Board of Director at Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), a 5.4B+ market cap publicly traded Investment and Insurance Private Mortgage Insurance company. Sita chairs the Business Transformation & Technology committee and is a member of the audit committee of MGIC. Sita recently served as an independent Director at One Stop Systems, a publicly traded provider of high-performance edge computing used for defense, artificial intelligence (AI), and finance applications. Sita was the Chair of the Compensation committee and a member of the Audit & Risk committee at OSS. At OSS she was involved in the selection of a new CEO and a part of a complex change in the financial and reward metrics for the company. Functional expertise she brings to a board include global complex general and product management, global operations, market expansion and M&A.
Sita is a known as digital leader driving digital business transformation. Her expertise for identifying market trends, for overseeing multi-national diverse teams to react to these trends, and for leveraging partnerships to operate globally make her frequently called upon. She is a go to leader to turn around failing businesses. Her over 20 years as a complex P&L leader in Fortune 100 companies serving large enterprises across multiple industries and her expertise in cyber, cloud/SaaS, e commerce, data analytics, risk management, CRM/ERP, and business continuity uniquely qualifies her to oversee digital business transformation. She brings valuable technology, product strategy, M&A and B2B sales insights to the boards she serves. She is known as a leader capable of driving consensus on complex problems, helping to simplify them into actionable concepts, and for being decisive when required.
Sita was most recently a global Vice President and General Manager at DXC Technology, a 14B+ Revenue publicly traded IT services company. Sita managed a global complex P&L which she grew 30%+ YoY for the last several years. Her customers and partners were some of the largest enterprises in the world. Her P&L responsibility covered all aspects of the business from strategic planning, sales, engineering, product management, marketing, delivery implementation, and on-going support. She led a global team of over 2000 individuals across 10+ countries. Prior to DXC, Sita held General Manager roles at HP Enterprise (HPE), Nortel Networks and Texas Instruments (TI) Defense Group (acquired by Raytheon) where she also managed a global P&L. She began her career at TI as an Electrical Engineer building electronic subsystems for various military systems. She transitioned from engineering to procurement to business development and ultimately to product marketing and general management.
Sita earned a BSS of Electrical Engineering at Auburn University. Sita was proudly appointed to various Leadership programs at TI, Nortel, HP and DXC. Previously she served as the President of the Naval Academy North Texas Advisory Board and as a member of the Auburn University Wireless Engineering Advisory Board. She currently serves as an advisor with San Diego based Launch Factory, an incubator that launches and supports the growth of new businesses. Sita is also a mentor for several start-ups in the San Diego area. Sita is the membership chair of the San Diego chapter of WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD), a member of Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and also serves as a mentor for foster care children in need. Lastly, Sita is an avid pickleball player and loves outdoor bike riding.
In an era of rapid transformation, corporate boards must navigate complex challenges to remain resilient, effective, and forward-thinking. The 50/50 Women on Boards Global Summit will explore key governance strategies, addressing pressing issues such as activism, reputation management, and the evolving role of board leadership.
Begin your day with breakfast and curated table conversations to connect with leaders and corporate directors.
Discover the latest research shaping boardrooms worldwide, setting the day for strategic insights and learning.
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.
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.
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together accomplished 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.
Join us in celebrating the 2025 cohort of 50 Women to Watch for Boards and meet these exceptional women poised for board leadership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An intimate conversation with a global leader on the future of boardroom influence. More details coming soon.
Join us for drinks, continue conversations, and make connections with peers, board directors, and distinguished speakers in support of your board journey.
Begin your day with curated breakfast conversations designed to accelerate your board journey
Access to all keynote sessions, research insights, and expert panels on global markets, innovation and technology, reputation management, and board strategy in an era of disruption
Dive deeper and hone your strategic focus with three panel discussions tailored to your board objectives and goals
Enjoy a catered lunch and connect with peers, sitting directors and corporate leaders
Meet the 2025 cohort of board-ready women leaders
The Future of Boardroom Influence: An intimate conversation on emerging governance trends and the evolving role of directors in shaping business and society
Hosted drinks and small bites to close the day with inspiring insights and new connections
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Venue: 48 Wall St.
Location: Lower Manhattan, Financial District, New York City.
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COPYRIGHT © 2025 50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS
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.
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.
