•SPEAKERS•
On Stage At ChiefX
Brilliant Business Leaders & Bright Creative Minds
Stacey Abrams
Author & Voting
Rights Activist
Political leader, bestselling author, and CEO of Sage Work Productions, Inc., Stacey Abrams is heralded for her insights on politics, social justice, and being a force of change.
Ann Curry
Emmy Award-Winning
Journalist
Former NBC News Network anchor and international correspondent Ann Curry is the current Executive Producer and reporter of "We'll Meet Again".
Kerry Washington
Emmy-Winning Actress, Director, Producer, and Author
An acclaimed artist, entrepreneur, and activist, Kerry Washington is best known for her barrier-breaking role as Olivia Pope in the ABC hit Scandal.
Allyson Felix
President and Co-Founder,
Saysh
The most decorated American Track & Field Olympian of all time, Allyson Felix is an advocate for maternity rights for all women.
Lidiane Jones
CEO,
Slack
Lifelong learner Lidiane Jones has been a product and business innovator across consumer and business technology brands for more than 20 years.
Mercedes Abramo
Deputy Chief Commercial Officer,
Cartier International
A champion of supporting and empowering women, Mercedes Abramo is the first woman and the first American to be Deputy Chief Commercial Officer of Cartier International.
Laura Maness
Global CEO,
Grey
Grey Global's first female CEO Laura Maness solidified and galvanized a global leadership team focused on one vision – to deliver "Famously Effective" work.
Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Psychologist and Author,
Platonic
Psychologist, professor, friendship expert and New York Times-bestselling author of Platonic.
Salima Lin
VP and Sr. Partner, Global Strategy,
Transformation and Thought Leadership
Salima leads strategy and transformation for IBM’s $20B consulting business. An adviser to leading companies, she speaks and writes on diverse leadership topics.
Patti Dobrowolski
Founder,
Up Your Creative Genius
Critically acclaimed author, business consultant, and comedian who uses innovative visuals and creative processes to help people change their businesses and lives.
Jim Kwik
Brain Coach and NYTimes
Best Selling Author, Limitless
Widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance and accelerated learning with the mission: No brain left behind.
Alexandra Carter
Clinical Professor of Law and
Director of the Mediation Clinic at
Columbia Law School, Author of Ask For More
Award-winning professor, world-renowned negotiation trainer, and best-selling author of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything.
Gaelle Goossens
Head of R&D and Wine Communication
Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame
Born in Reims, Gaëlle Goossens bridges her grandmother's wine legacy with modern leadership. As Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame, she's a beacon for women in wine.
Gila Jones
COO,
Westbrook Inc.
Member of the founding leadership team at Westbrook Inc., Gila oversees corporate strategy, studio operations, legal, HR, and IT.
Debra D’Agostino
Managing Director of Thought
Leadership at Oxford Economics
Debra founded Oxford Economics’ Thought Leadership division and leads a team that conducts global research programs on topics ranging from emerging technology to talent and leadership.
Erin Lydon
President,
Poker Power
Thought leader and frequent speaker on gender equity, Erin is the 2023 recipient of the Global Gaming Women / Women in Sports & Events “Women of Inspiration–Woman to Watch” award.
Shannon Schuyler
Chief Purpose & Inclusion
Officer, PwC US
Shannon’s work activates PwC’s purpose, to build trust in society and solve important problems, while creating a fulfilling and equitable employee experience.
Anne Marie Nest-Pinero
Director of Operations and Training
Development, Ask for More
As professor of voice/speech and professional performer, Anne Marie uses the tools of high-level performance training to transform your speaking and uplevel your executive presence.
Yvonne Li
VP of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering,
and Decision Science at Advance Auto Parts
With more than 15 years experience in Data and AI, Yvonne is an award winning executive with a unique ability to drive impactful transformation at an enterprise level.
Amani Duncan
Board Member and Advisor, Fender Musical Instruments
Corporation, Girl Scouts of Greater New York
A transformational C-Suite executive, Amani delivers a high level of creativity, vision and empathy to an organization.
Jessica Shea
VP of Wellness,
Hilton
With over 20 years experience developing and leading hotels and spas, Jessica is a globally recognized thought leader in the wellness & hospitality industry.
Gretchen Stroud
Senior Vice President,
HR Consulting & DEI, Hilton
Strategic thought partner and advisor on holistic and integrated HR strategies, Gretchen has played a key role in building Hilton's award-winning culture over the past ten years.
Paige Bouey-Suen
SVP of People and Culture,
Westbrook Inc
An HR professional with a decade of expertise in HR and Talent Acquisition, Paige is dedicated to cultivating a culture rooted in values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sallie Krawcheck
CEO and Founder,
Ellevest
One of the Most Influential Women in US Finance, Sallie founded Ellevest, the investing and wealth management company, to get more money in the hands of women.
Marianne Markowitz
President and CEO,
First Women's Bank
CFO for the 2008 Obama campaign who led the SBA regionally and nationally, Marianne is a member of the Milken Executive Circle, the Chicago Economic Club, and is a 2023 Crain’s Chicago Women of Note.
Sophia Bush
Actress, Producer and Activist
Member of the Directors Guild of America, and Strategic Advisor to First Women's Bank, Sophia has starred in an impressive range of television and film projects.
Nia Batts
Chief Operating Officer, Union Heritage
A seasoned corporate executive, entrepreneur and investor, Nia is a strategic advisor to First Women's Bank.
Jackie Tohn
Emcee &
Comedian
Actress, writer, comic, singer/songwriter, host and show creator
Beth Stelling
Comedian
A comedian, writer, and actress, Beth’s new comedy special ‘If You Didn’t Want Me Then’ premieres on Netflix October 3rd.
Jessica Keenan
Comedian
One of the most original voices in the L.A. comedy scene, Jessica is known for her witty hosting abilities and unique perspectives.
Leslie Liao
Comedian
Leslie Liao is an LA-based stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Recently named a New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival, she can be seen performing across the country.
Felipe Gonzalez
Wellness
Practitioner
Based in New York City, Felipe is a 500 hour ERYT and Katonah Yoga teacher and founding teacher at The Joyful Liberation Collective.
Natalie Valle
Wellness
Practitioner
Based in Los Angeles, Natalie is a multidisciplinary pratitioner and leader in the wellness space.
Amanda Giacomini
Wellness
Practitioner
Artist and yoga teacher best known for her 10,000 Buddhas project, Amanda has taught yoga all over the world.
Natalie Brown
Fitness
Instructor
Natalie has been spreading her joy and passion for dance through her GROOV3 class for over a decade.