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Linda Elkins is an experienced board director and executive with a track record of driving innovation, strategic growth, and operational excellence across regulated industries, including medical devices, biotechnology, and manufacturing. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for Norman Noble, the Board of Directors for Montana Surf, and Board Committees for Bozeman Health and USA Swimming.
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Linda has led product development from concept through FDA approval and commercial launch, managed multi-hundred-million-dollar P&Ls, and captured $25M in cost savings through digital transformation and operational optimization. During her tenure at W.L. Gore & Associates, she led enterprise-wide ERP implementation, founded and scaled internal startups, and forged strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation
Linda advises early-stage companies and mentors university-based research teams, helping translate breakthrough technologies into market-ready ventures. She is a collaborative, tech-savvy leader who brings deep experience in corporate innovation, regulated environments, and value creation to every boardroom she serves.
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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