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Veronica Hinojosa Segura is a corporate board member and a senior finance executive with over 30 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, state government entities, non-profit healthcare, and higher education. Veronica’s diverse career demonstrates a solid track record in leading change management and digital transformational strategic operations in highly regulated and complex public business environments. She serves as a corporate board member on audit, finance & compliance and nominating & governance committees, and she brings a strong servant leadership style through her key leadership roles in various community non-profit Boards.
Currently, Ms. Hinojosa Segura is the Associate Vice Chancellor & Controller for one of the largest university systems in the nation, the University of Texas System. Under her leadership, Veronica has executive oversight and financial reporting responsibilities for 14 health and academic institutions with a consolidated net position of $71B, an investment portfolio of $78B, and an operating budget of $27B. In her short tenure, Veronica has been recognized for implementing innovative digital transformational corporate best practices within an academic business environment. She re-engineered her organizational structure by creating centers of excellence which reduced cycle times, generated timely financial reporting, and implemented innovative solutions.
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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