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A seasoned financial services executive, Dana Bober has over three decades of leadership experience in strategic transformation, financial management, and corporate governance. As a retired partner and former leader of the Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice at EY, a $50B organization operating in 150 countries, Dana led a large-scale business unit that provides advisory services to global companies with a focus on finance optimization, corporate reporting, operational resilience and digital transformation. She played a pivotal role in shaping EY’s global finance advisory strategy by introducing innovative solution offerings while guiding clients through regulatory complexities and technological advancements. Dana’s unique blend of strategic vision, financial acumen, and deep expertise in risk management, finance transformation, and technology innovation positions her to immediately contribute to board oversight roles. She is also qualified to serve as a financial expert under SEC, NYSE and NASDAQ rules.
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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