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Julie

Gilbert

Chief Executive Officer

Full Throttle Growth & Capital

NEW YORK CITY,

New York

2026 Cohort

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Industry

Technology

Area of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Audit

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit, Private

Julie is a proven effective visionary technology CEO and board director serving as Chair, Vice Chair, Governance, Strategy, Audit, and other committee leads for companies ranging from start-ups to large Fortune 500 and family offices. She brings strong strategy, growth, financial, and AI CEO and cybersecurity operator expertise stemming from her globally recognized 17 founding company CEO, 4 Unicorn builder and founder track record in driving profitable growth and business turnarounds from start-up to head of growth for B2B and B2C organizations at Best Buy, Polaris, and McKinsey Certified Technology Partner, as well as M&A expertise as Senior Manager at Deloitte. 2025 Top Private Director to Watch (1 of 30 board directors chosen based on referral from CEO and Board directors) and was nominated by private equity firms she partners with on their portfolio company boards and chosen as 2026 “Who’s Who.” Active speaker and regular author for Private Company Director, Active CPA Senior enterprise growth and transformation executive with 25+ years of experience advising CEOs, Operating Committees, and Boards of Directors across Fortune 50/500 companies, private equity–backed enterprises, and multigenerational and founder-led family businesses. Proven CEO and four-time unicorn founder, former Fortune 50/500 Senior Vice President of Growth, McKinsey Partner/Certified Technology Partner designing and executing global growth with public/private boards and C-suites, and trusted advisor operating at the intersection of enterprise strategy, transformation, capital allocation, and governance.

Proven CEO and four-time unicorn founder, Fortune 50/500 Senior Vice President of Growth, and trusted Board and C-suite advisor operating at the intersection of enterprise strategy, transformation, capital allocation, and governance. Recognized for shaping and executing large-scale, stock-accretive growth and reinvention initiatives, including turnaround and modernization of heritage businesses, creation of differentiated growth platforms, and rapid scaling of new ventures. Brings a rare combination of strategic judgment, operating depth, and financial rigor, with consistent outcomes in value creation, market valuation expansion, and enterprise resilience.

She holds an MBA in Strategy and Marketing and a BS in Accounting from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.

She is an active and licensed CPA, and NACD Board Fellow and regular author and contributor to Private Company Director. Outside of work, she is passionate about fitness, art, audiophilia, music, nature, history, fitness, food, performance cars, and was a former competitive ballroom dancer.

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PREVIOUSLY 2020 WOMEN ON BOARDS

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

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

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

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.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

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

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

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

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

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