Maggie is an executive leader with 20+ years of experience in Fortune 500 multinational, publicly traded companies in the Retail and Consulting industries and with expertise optimizing risk-informed decision-making and financial strategies that unlock competitive advantage, enhance business resiliency, protect from volatility, and support governance.

Maggie currently serves as the VP of Enterprise Risk Management for VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a $13 billion portfolio of global iconic outdoor and active lifestyle brands. She is responsible for leading a team that supports all 12 brands, three regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC), operations (retail, distribution, office), and enterprise functions with accountability for delivering ERM and Risk Finance and Insurance solutions.

Lauren is a strategy driven communicator and social entrepreneur focused on sustainable tourism and agriculture. She has a rich and diverse professional journey: in addition to her current leadership roles, she holds extensive experience in various sectors including political organizations, media, production, and sales. She brings forth a multifaceted skill set focused on effective communication and strategic leadership.

Pamela is the Chief Operating Officer and Board Director at Bright Rock Energy, where she serves as an operations expert with extensive experience in exploring, acquiring, and developing hydrocarbon energy assets. With a diverse background spanning both the public and private sectors, Pamela plays a pivotal role in helping energy investors achieve growth and maximize return on investment through superior asset selection and operational excellence. Her strategic insights and leadership drive success in the dynamic and competitive energy industry landscape.

Diana is a distinguished technology, transformation, and product management executive, recognized as the 2018 Women In Technology (WIT) Woman of the Year in the Large Enterprise Category. With over 20 years of experience, she has a proven track record of success in delivering digital, innovation, and martech programs and strategies. Diana is celebrated for her dedication to excellence and her ability to solve complex, enterprise-wide business challenges. As a multi-faceted and driven leader, she excels in managing large budgets and resources, projecting capacity and cost, and mitigating risk. Diana is renowned for engineering processes that drive profitability and delivering innovative solutions that align with strategic goals.

Gina is an agile, empowering, and results-driven attorney with extensive in-house experience in both large and small global legal departments. With a keen ability to balance risks effectively, she embodies a strong executive presence and is widely regarded as a trusted advisor. Gina excels in leading teams and delivering on key strategic projects, leveraging her expertise in employment law, risk mitigation, ethics and compliance.

Ekta is a visionary IT executive dedicated to transforming private equity-backed companies with cutting-edge technologies and high-performing teams. With a focus on seamless transitions and agile growth, she’s known for her expertise in cloud services and strategic project management. Ekta excels in motivating teams to surpass ambitious goals while reducing costs and improving efficiencies. Her leadership, execution, and innovation drives transformative change in every endeavor.

Noreen is a seasoned Global Technology Executive known for her results-driven leadership and expertise in large-scale product development, enterprise strategy, and technology innovation. With a track record spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, she excels in aligning business and technology strategies to drive business value. Noreen is a strategic thinker and exceptional problem solver, skilled in building and leading high-performing teams to implement comprehensive technology solutions on a global scale, supporting business performance and digitization initiatives.

Carole is the Global Vice President of Marketing at UGG, where she leads the transformation of the iconic footwear brand into a purpose-driven fashion lifestyle brand. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, brand management, and ecommerce, Carole has worked across various industries including beauty, skincare, consumer products, nutrition, wellness, and fashion.
She is passionate about creating and executing growth strategies, delivering business turnarounds, and managing global businesses. Carole has a track record of championing diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and creativity both internally and externally. Additionally, she has been involved in M&A activities and possesses strong leadership skills in the boardroom. Carole holds an MBA from Harvard University and is proficient in French.

Renowned as both a corporate and nonprofit strategist, Rebecca is celebrated for her pioneering and transformative methods in cultivating brand, culture, and reputation. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, she champions purpose-driven organizations and serves as a catalyst for positive change.

Edwards advises publicly-held company boards on matters pertaining to brand and reputation, leveraging her extensive experience across diverse sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, media, and nonprofit. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, she champions purpose-driven organizations and serves as a catalyst for positive change.

Monica is a leader in media and marketing, working with some of the most impactful brands and organizations in the world for over two decades. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Effie Worldwide, she leverages her expertise in strategy, revenue growth, organizational design, digital transformation, and business operations to enhance the value and impact of Effie Worldwide, the global benchmark of marketing effectiveness.

She has a proven track record of leading teams to achieve big wins and get things done, whether it is driving the global reorganization of the client services team at BuzzFeed, leading a large-scale digital media integration project at Disney, or building a digital marketing division from scratch at Midnight Oil agency.

Ben Hasan served as Walmart’s Chief Global Culture, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer from July 2015 to July 2022, leading initiatives to evolve Walmart’s culture and promote diversity and inclusion. Prior to this, he held roles in strategic services and technology at Walmart. Ben’s extensive career also includes leadership positions at Dell Inc. and ENSERCH Corporation. He holds an MBA from Amberton University and a BBA from Temple University, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Ben has received prestigious awards and served on boards for various organizations, including the Walmart Foundation and the United Negro College Fund.

As the Head of Brand Marketing, Content & Creative Services at Volvo Car USA, Janique leads a hybrid team that delivers innovative and effective solutions for the brand’s challenges and needs. With extensive experience in a variety of industries and marketing communications, she has a proven track record of driving business growth, brand awareness, and customer loyalty through creative direction, innovation, and execution.

Janique’s mission is to create and curate compelling stories and experiences that connect with the audience and reflect the brand’s values and vision.

Jackson is presently the CEO of Hey, Hei—a Gin-infused beverage featuring seltzer and an array of citrus fruit flavors—backed by one of the world’s largest beverage conglomerates.

Prior to his role at Hey, Hei, he served as the Vice President and General Manager of Direct-to-Consumer at The Clorox Company, overseeing profit and loss for nearly a dozen brands. In this role, he directed all key functions, including data science, marketing, operations, product development, and engineering. His primary objectives centered on driving revenue, optimizing gross margins, and enhancing profitability, culminating in the establishment of a robust DTC infrastructure within the organization.

On a personal level, Jackson dedicates his time to serving on the Board of Directors for Goodwill International. His previous board memberships include Peace Direct, The University of Oregon Alumni Association, and The Arts & Business Council of New York (Americans for the Arts). Additionally, he provides strategic guidance to a selection of burgeoning startups, including Social Native, Wunderkind, Button, and Miles.

Pam is a dynamic working manager with a wealth of experience spanning the breadth of the continental U.S. Her expertise runs deep, stemming from her adept application of the latest unconventional technologies to exploration and development projects. Currently, Pam seamlessly blends her engineering technical prowess with asset evaluation skills, leveraging her expertise to invest in operated working interest positions, oil and gas companies. With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for driving success, Pam continues to make significant contributions to the energy sector.

Sharon-Frances “Shances” is a dynamic professional with a distinguished career spanning law, entertainment, and community advocacy. With extensive experience in executive roles at major media entities such as Viacom, Starz, and HBO, she brings a wealth of knowledge to each sector she engages with. Shances has also made significant contributions to U.S. senate and presidential campaigns, as well as representing over 16,000 individuals within the Public Sector Labor Association.

In addition to her undergraduate and law degrees, Shances holds several certificates in culinary arts, restaurant management, and food handling. Passionate about empowering others, she founded her own company with a mission to educate individuals on business readiness, social etiquette, and other soft skills essential for success in various professional settings.

Dede is the Director of Global Workforce Operations at Google, where she leads a team dedicated to optimizing workforce management strategies, ensuring global regulatory compliance, and fostering operational excellence throughout the organization.

Drawing on her expertise in new business development, process improvement, and strategy, Dede identifies opportunities, implements innovative solutions, and drives transformative change.

With a wealth of experience at renowned organizations including Volkswagen, Gap Inc., and Meta, Dede is committed to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. She is passionate about leveraging her skills to drive positive outcomes and propel organizational success.

Sanjeev is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience across Fortune 100 companies, multilateral organizations, and the international development sector. His career is driven not only by achieving business outcomes but also by contributing to global good.
With a focus on building relationships and aligning individual aspirations with organizational goals, Sanjeev has led global teams across North America, Asia, and Africa. He is committed to fostering high-performing teams and cultivating an ethical and diverse culture in every initiative he leads.
Active in industry forums like SHRM, HR Exchange Network, Hacking HR, and SSON, Sanjeev shares insights and learns from the collective wisdom of peers. His career success is defined by stories of individual growth, team achievements, and positive impact on communities.

Shama Amalean Skinner is a dynamic entrepreneur and executive, pioneering innovation at the crossroads of sustainability and consumer markets. With a distinguished background as the former COO of Thinx, she boasts a track record of strategic leadership and impactful initiatives.

Currently, Shama serves as an Obama USA Leader, leveraging her expertise to drive positive change on a global scale. Additionally, she lends her strategic insights as an advisor to XRC Ventures while actively contributing as a member of the Board of Directors for Atlas Corps and Take2.

Passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable future, Shama is dedicated to shaping transformative solutions.

Lakeisha is the accomplished author of “Never Get Their Coffee: Empowering Fearless Leadership.” As both Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, she boasts a demonstrated history of leading strong, successful, and talented teams within the association management profession. Lakeisha is highly skilled in negotiation, leadership, nonprofit organizations, budgeting, business planning, and analytical skills. Her strategic acumen and dedication to empowering others define her leadership approach, driving impactful results and fostering a culture of excellence.