Press Releases
WomenCorporateDirectors 2020 Virtual Global Institute
Features Global Array of Industry Experts and World-Renowned Leaders
on Transforming Governance
NEW YORK – August 10, 2020 – WomenCorporateDirectors’ landmark 2020 Global
Institute, totally reimagined this year as a virtual, live, three-day experience, will feature
some of the world’s most powerful leaders, addressing the most pressing governance issues
for today’s boards.
“Leading Today and Transforming Tomorrow” will feature keynoters Paul Knopp, Chair
and CEO of U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP; David Solomon, Chairman and
CEO of Goldman Sachs; Madeleine K. Albright, 64th Secretary of State of the United States
and Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group; The Hon. Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of
Australia; and global economist Dambisa Moyo; and board directors Rear Admiral Mary
Landry, General Lester Lyles, Joyce Roche, and Carla Harris, with more speakers added
daily
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WomenCorporateDirectors Names Starbucks, Shiseido, Elkay, and Ana Paula Pessoa as 2020 Visionary Award Honorees
NEW YORK – July 29, 2020 – In its tenth year recognizing exceptional corporate
commitment to diversity, inclusion, and women’s leadership in the C-suite and board,
WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation (WCD) has announced its 2020 Visionary
Award honorees. The four Award recipients include two top global brands, Starbucks
and Shiseido; U.S.-based global manufacturer Elkay; and Ana Paula Pessoa,
chairman of artificial intelligence company Kunumi AI in Brazil and board member of
Newscorp, Credit Suisse, Suzano, and Vinci Group.
The awards will be presented for the first time in a virtual setting on September 9, 2020,
from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., U.S. EDT (more details will appear in subsequent
announcements).
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