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Beatriz Ruiz Velasco De La Garza is a transformative banking and technology executive with over 30 years of experience modernizing large-scale operations, leading digital and cultural transformation, and managing cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments. Currently serving as CTO and Modernization Head at Banamex, she has played a pivotal role in the successful separation of Citibanamex into two financial institutions and in leading critical infrastructure advancements—including the core banking transformation and renewal of a 9,000+ ATM network.
Previously Head of Operations at Citibanamex, Beatriz oversaw a team of nearly 10,000, driving operational excellence, risk control, and customer experience across one of Mexico’s most complex financial ecosystems. Her leadership is marked by continuous innovation, stakeholder trust, and a people-first approach that delivers both financial performance and cultural progress. She holds executive education credentials from Duke University and advanced degrees in finance and accounting from Tec de Monterrey.
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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