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Sarah Aiosa is President, Latin America for Merck & Co., a Fortune 500 Multinational Pharmaceutical Company, where she is responsible for managing a ~$2B+ P&L for the Human Health Portfolio across the region, encompassing 5,000 employees in more than 30 countries. Previously, Sarah was CEO/Managing Director of MSD Sweden where she managed a ~$200M P&L and the company was certified among the Best Places to Work under her leadership. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas by ALPFA, the Association of Latino Professionals for America. She is an Executive Member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and obtained her Board Ready Certification for Excellence in Board Governance by LCDA, KPMG and University of California Law San Francisco in 2023.
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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