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Joanna Zucker is a highly successful leader with 25+ years in CPG, Aesthetics and Retail across Beauty, Pet, Household products and services at both public and PE owned companies. Proven track record managing P&L of $75-900M businesses and driving growth through synthesizing big data and consumer understanding to create winning propositions and innovation. Managed businesses in over 60 countries, with 10 years of global leadership.
Joanna succeeds with all elements of global brand building, marketing tactics, digital marketing, e-commerce/DTC, in-market execution and retailer partnerships. 20+ years of experience in creating brand equities, positioning, visual identities, consumer segmentation, and product innovation to drive revenue of brands and services.
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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