Dr. Ranit

Mishori

C-suite other than CEO

The World Bank Group

Washington,

District of Columbia

2026 Cohort

Industry

Other

Area of Expertise

Operations

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Nominating and Governance

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

Dr. Ranit Mishori is a physician executive, enterprise risk leader, and global governance advisor whose work sits at the intersection of workforce health, operational resilience, human capital, and ESG governance. As Chief Health and Safety Officer at the World Bank Group, she leads global health, safety, and wellbeing strategy for more than 30,000 staff and families across 140+ countries, including fragile, high-risk, and geopolitically complex environments. She oversees enterprise frameworks for workforce resilience, crisis preparedness, climate-related workforce risk, occupational health and safety, and duty of care, advising senior leadership on issues central to enterprise performance, business continuity, reputation, and responsible global operations.

Previously, Dr. Mishori served as Vice President and Chief Public Health Officer at Georgetown University, where she built and led the university’s public health and crisis response infrastructure during COVID-19, guiding enterprise strategy during one of the most complex operational disruptions in modern institutional history. She was also Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University, where her work had focused on public health, human rights, and vulnerable populations.

Dr. Mishori brings substantial governance experience through decades of service on nonprofit boards, national commissions, advisory boards, and institutional governance bodies spanning public health, higher education, climate, human rights, and the arts. Her experience includes fiduciary oversight, governance committee leadership, strategic planning, and policy development across local, national, and global institutions.

A former journalist and widely published author, Dr. Mishori combines analytical rigor, strategic communication, and operational leadership. She brings boards a distinctive perspective on enterprise risk, human capital, crisis leadership, and responsible global operations.

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.

Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin

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.

Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego

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.

Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends

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.

Speakers include: Rodger Baker