Celebrating 15 Years

Lucie Claire

Vincent Ortiz

Board Director and President

Philip Morris International (Former)

Stamford,

Connecticut

2024 Cohort

Industry

Consumer Products

Area of Expertise

Global Operations

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Audit

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit, Private

Lucie Claire Vincent is known for being a global consumer products president and leader of P&Ls for Fortune 100 companies, including Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Philip Morris International. She serves as an Independent Board Director at Toluna, the leading global insights technology and panel provider, and as President of the International Women’s Forum Connecticut.

She was named a 2025 Director to Watch by Private Company Director and recognized among the 50 Women to Watch for Boards (2024) by 50/50 Women on Boards.

Lucie Claire is a Financial Expert and a Qualified Risk Director and is well-equipped to serve on the audit, risk, and compensation committees. As a global citizen, she has lived and worked in multiple countries and continents and has conducted business throughout the world.

She has over 30 years of experience in the consumer products industry. Her expertise spans general management, global operations, strategy, transformation, and innovation.

She is a startup advisor, keynote speaker, panelist, and adjunct professor at New York University School of Professional Studies, specializing in the Executive Master and the Master of Marketing and Communications programs.

Lucie Claire holds a B.A. in Marketing and an M.B.A. from Tecnológico de Monterrey. She completed a Women on Boards Succeeding as Corporate Director Program at Harvard Business School, a Certificate in Risk Governance and Cyber Risk Governance from the DCRO Institute, an Executive Education Business Program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University.

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.

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.

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.

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.