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Global Conference 2025

Corporate Boards in the Digital Age: Governance and Growth

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Corporate boards today go beyond overseeing performance and operations—they must navigate data privacy risks, generative AI, shareholder activism, and an evolving workforce. As businesses leverage disruptive technology to stay competitive, how can they ensure strong governance while driving growth? In this session, expert board members will share insights on balancing risks and opportunities in an era of rapid digital innovation and workforce transformation. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of corporate boards in fostering innovation, sustaining profitability, and guiding organizations toward long-term success. 

    Moderator

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    Mark A. Weinberger

    Director and Board Member, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, MetLife, Saudi Aramco

    Speakers

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    Betsy Atkins

    Board Member, Google Cloud and Wynn Resorts
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    Merit Janow

    Chair of the Board of Directors, Mastercard; Dean Emerita & Professor of Practice, School of Int'l & Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University
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    Debra Lee

    Co-Founder and Partner, The Monarchs Collective; Board Member, Marriott International, Procter & Gamble, Warner Bros. Discovery
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    Dina Powell McCormick

    Vice Chair, President, and Head of Global Client Services, BDT & MSD Partners; Board Member, Meta Platforms Inc.; Board Member, the Exxon Mobil Corporation
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    Brian Stafford

    CEO, Diligent Corporation; Author, "Governance in the Digital Age: A Guide for the Modern Corporate Board Director"