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Lisa Lawson is a C-Suite executive, attorney and ESG expert with 30 years of leadership experience across the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Lisa currently serves as the president and chief executive officer of The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a $3.5B national philanthropy organization. She has skillfully managed relationships with policymakers, regulators, media and communities for a Fortune 50 company. Lisa creatively solves problems, collaborates across sectors, and serves as a thought partner in navigating complex stakeholder and business challenges. Her governance experience has included engaging with organizations to mitigate risk, refine strategies, implement a succession plan for the CEO and retiring board members, and identify metrics for success.
Lisa is chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond where she sits on the executive and audit and risk committees and was previously on the national information technology committee. She is also vice chair of the Conference of Chairs comprised of the board leadership of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. She is an advisory board member for a division of cloud communications company Twilio (NYSE: TWLO). She previously served as board chair of Casebook PBC, a startup case management software company. Lisa serves on the finance and audit committee of the Casey Foundation board which also manages its endowment investments. She is co-chair of the skills and talent committee of the Greater Washington Partnership, an alliance of CEOs focused on inclusive growth.
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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
