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Bea Hsu is an experienced executive, board member and board president who has held leadership positions in a range of public and private companies and government agencies. She has managed and provided strategic direction to platforms developing and operating large scale building and infrastructure programs in commercial real estate, housing, public-private redevelopment initiatives, airport modernization and aviation/transportation. She is also experienced in change management and communications in post-M&A operations, significant PR events, labor issues, political and regulatory shifts, and evolving ESG and decarbonization mandates.
Bea has been the Board President of Los Angeles World Airports (LAX & VNY), overseeing $2B in annual revenues and a $15B modernization and capital improvement program. As EVP for Brookfield’s West Coast commercial development group she has overseen a $3B commercial real estate pipeline. Leveraging her experiences in developing and managing complex real estate and capital projects, Bea brings deep knowledge in local, state and federal land use regulations, project planning, public and private finance, design, construction and operations. She is passionate and dedicated to building and working with excellent teams that create value through forward thinking and strategic focus.
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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.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
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.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
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.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
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.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker