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Bringing creative leadership, out-of-the-box thinking, and a laser focus on game-changing solutions that address complex business challenges, Kara Pelecky is an acknowledged expert in translating sophisticated commercial strategy into operational blueprints that deliver mandated objectives. Often the architect of frameworks underpinning competitive advantage, the cornerstone of her career has been an ability to positively impact enterprise performance in a global environment of increasing risk, ambiguity, & opportunity.
Kara accepted her first C-suite mandate in 2013 to lead the Technology Organization essential for the launch of the GCC’s first four nuclear power plants. A green-field role that broke ground on a novel industry sector, as CIO of Nawah Energy Company UAE, she helped inaugurate an era of nuclear power generation across the GCC. A designated front runner for all operating activities, she firstly conceived, and then began to roll-out, a rigorous start-up to scale-up agenda, starting from page 1 in authoring the entire operating blueprint spanning requirements definition, sourcing, and management of full-scale, integrated technology solutions/functionality. She created best practice governance/quality programs and mission-critical capability transfer buttressing an acclaimed 2020 commissioning program and the ongoing growth of the industry to this day.
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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
