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Dianne

Eldridge

Worldwide Leader, AI/GenAI, Amazon Web Service

Amazon Web Services

Houston,

Texas

2024 Cohort

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Industry

Industrials

Area of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Technology

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

Business executive with 24 years of experience in global product management, strategy creation, marketing, sales, operations and business development, across several industries and markets. Passionate technology leader, enthusiastic about the potential for digital transformation in a variety of commercial applications leveraging Internet of Things and Cloud technologies. Accomplished leader of AI, engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses with a track record of generating profitable growth through successful management of cross functional and multicultural organizations. Hands-on experience in managing marketing, strategy, and PM teams to tap innovative solutions. Executive presence, collaboration & influencing skills, and innate ability to successfully navigate organizational dynamics to deliver scalable solutions. Highly adept at developing growth strategy, and gaining organizational and C-level buy-in. Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese.

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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.

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