The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™
Explore This Year's Theme: You Belong on a Board!
NOVEMBER: TO BE ANNOUNCED
As we strive to create more inclusive boardrooms, it’s crucial that we tap into the wealth of diverse perspectives and experiences that our communities have to offer. Through an engaging panel discussion, our conversation will focus on empowering individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue board service opportunities and build their skills and networks.
Whether you’re an aspiring director, a seasoned board member, or simply passionate about advancing diversity and inclusion in the boardroom, this event is not to be missed. Join us and discover why You Belong on a Board.
Keynote Speakers to Be Announced
Sharon Bowen
Chair of the Board
New York Stock Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and of Neuberger Berman
Sharon Bowen
Commissioner Sharon Bowen was the first African-American to be appointed as Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. She was sworn in on June 9, 2014 and served in the CFTC until 2017.
Prior to her role in the CFTC, Commissioner Bowen was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and appointed by President Obama to serve as Vice Chair and Acting Chair of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Previous to her work in the Obama administration, Commissioner Bowen had a renowned three-decade career in corporate and transactional law as an associate at Davis, Polk & Wardwell and later as associate and partner at Latham & Watkins.
She currently serves on the Board of the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) and certain of its affiliates, including as Chair of the New York Stock Exchange. She also sits on the Board of Neuberger Berman and serves on its Audit Committee, the Board of Akamai Technologies and serves on its Audit and ESG Committees and Chairs Bakkt Trust. She is a partner of Seneca Women, a global leadership platform dedicated to connecting and advancing women in the economy.
Commissioner Bowen has served as a member of the Board and Emeritus Board of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc., the Boards of New York City Economic Development Corporation, and Public Education Needs Civil Involvement in Learning (PENCIL). She is also a recipient of the 2011 Diversity Trailblazer Award of the New York State Bar Association and was selected as the New York City Bar Association 2007 Diversity Champion and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association 2006 Lawyer of the Year.
Commissioner Bowen holds a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia and a JD-MBA from Northwestern University. During her time at Northwestern Law, she served as Managing Editor of the Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business. Commissioner Bowen has also served as a former Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Law School Board.
María Ariza
CEO
Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA)
AXA and Mac Hospitales
Maria Ariza
María has been the CEO of Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA) since it began operations more than 4 years ago. Under her leadership, this institution has consolidated its position, achieving national and
international recognition. BIVA has granted funding to companies from all sectors for more than 17.5 billion USD. In 2021, BIVA was named Mexico’s most innovative company, by Great Culture to Innovate,
in its annual ranking.
Prior to the stock market industry, Maria developed her career in the private equity sector, holding
positions such as: CEO of the Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP), Partner at Ictus Capital;
and Associate at NAFTA Fund, where she specialized in financing structures for companies with high
growth potential.
Additionally, María Ariza is Partner and member of the Board of Grupo Salus S.A. de C.V.; Partner of
Muventa, S.A.P.I. de C.V.; Partner of Cervecería de Colima S.A.P.I de C.V.; and Venture Partner of
Matterscale Ventures LLC.
María serves as an independent advisor on the boards of AXA and Mac Hospitales; on the advisory or investment committees of Beel Infrastructure, Nexxus Capital, Redwood Capital, Endowment TEC, Lafirma Capital and Dux Capital; and on the boards of non-profit institutions such as Fundemex, CMR, Fomento
de Educación Ibero, EGADE Business School, Aceleradora de Negocios Anáhuac, Mujeres Invirtiendo, Consejo Consultivo de Finanzas Verdes and Alianza por la Inversión de Impacto.
María’s career has been acknowledged with the “Exceptional Women of Excellence” award from the
Women Economic Forum, the Ricardo Flores Magón award from the International Business Council, and in lists of leading women in publications such as Expansión, Forbes and Líderes.
In 2022, the consulting firm Horse placed María in second place in its “CEOs Change Makers 2022” ranking, which measures the performance of the most innovative, disruptive, and transformative business
leaders in Mexico. María Ariza holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Harvard University, where she was nominated for the Dean’s List of Academic Achievement Award and is an Industrial Engineer with Academic Excellence from Universidad Iberoamericana.
John McKenzie
CEO
TMX Group
Toronto Stock Exchange
John McKenzie
John McKenzie is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TMX Group. Mr. McKenzie is a member of the TMX Group Board of Directors and also a member of the Board of Directors of several TMX Group subsidiaries.
Prior to his appointment as CEO on August 17, 2020, Mr. McKenzie served as TMX Group Chief Financial Officer and was responsible for corporate strategy, corporate development, investor relations and the financial management of the company as well as for the administrative oversight of TMX Group’s Capital Formation business. Working with TMX for over 20 years, Mr. McKenzie’s career has included senior roles within Corporate Strategy and Development and Corporate Finance. He has led financial and strategic planning efforts and managed various TMX acquisitions, including the Maple transaction, the acquisitions of Montréal Exchange and Trayport, as well as the resulting integration initiatives. From July 2015 to August 2016, he served as President of CDS, Canada’s equity and fixed income clearing house and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group. Prior to that he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and CFO of CDS.
Mr. McKenzie is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and has an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University and an Honours BA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has served on a number of boards, and currently is a member of The Accounting Standards Oversight Council and a Board Member for the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.
Julia Hoggett
CEO, London Stock Exchange plc
London Stock Exchange Group
Julia Hoggett
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$75-$325
Our Individual Ticket Package includes an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice and The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held virtually in November, or you can purchase a Global Ticket separately. This package is designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!
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PACKAGES
$3,500-$100,000
Our Sponsorship Packages range from Premiere Global to City Bronze, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at any level. Benefits include inviting your female employees and clients to network strategically for their continued success, building visibility for your brand’s impact, and increasing efforts to elevate all women in the pipeline.
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