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Lea served as Chairwoman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, the state’s energy and water regulatory board from 2020 until 2022. She continues as a Commissioner on the Board which regulates the electric, water, gas and wastewater industries, incorporates the businesses in the state and tackles securities fraud. Additionally, the Commission manages railroad and pipeline safety.
In this capacity, she serves on the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)’s nuclear subcommittee and is the co-vice Chair of the Water Committee. She has been appointed to serve on the Advisory board for EPRI, a global energy research and development organization and the NARUC/NASEO Nuclear States Collaborative. As a Commissioner, she has financial impact on close to 400 privately owned utilities with over $4 billion in annual revenue.
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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