12th Annual AS/COA Women's Hemispheric Network Conference: New York

November 10, 2023

Registration/Reception: 8:30 – 9:00 am Conference: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm ET

AS/COA

680 Park Avenue

New York

Live broadcast

Overview

Join us for a series of thought-provoking conversations on women’s leadership. The half-day event will gather business leaders who will share their personal stories and perspectives on what work-life balance means, as well as the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in the aspirational road towards leadership positions.

Attracting and retaining top talent is key for companies to thrive, and it is generally accepted that giving employees optionality at work is important for personal wellbeing and performance. What does work-life balance mean to women at each stage in their career? How do changing priorities at home impact the need for flexibility at work? How can a mentor or sponsor transform your confidence in your career? How does mentorship, both traditional and reverse mentoring, serve as a conduit for growth?

The conference will also include networking sessions and our always-inspiring Table Leader Sessions over lunch, where conference attendees can discuss the day’s panels and presentations, as well as exchange experiences and career advice.

Note: Online registration is now closed.

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Learn more about the Women's Hemispheric Network

Speakers:

Jennifer Killer, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, The AES Corporation
Jim Brennan, Senior Partner, BCG
Agustina Alberto, People Director, North America and Global Benefits, Globant
Stacy-Marie Ishmael, Managing Editor, Crypto, Bloomberg
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, Partner, Cuatrecasas
Nicolle Feria Pino, Vice President, Ecommerce and Consumer Enterprise Marketing & Data, The Estée Lauder Companies
Samantha Saperstein, Managing Director and Head of Women on the Move, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Marcela Ruenes, Counsel, Latham & Watkins
Andrew Martin, President, Latin American Cluster, Pfizer
Ana Dolores Roman, Country Manager, Colombia & Venezuela, Pfizer
Simoni Morato, President and CEO, Safra Bank of New York
Lisa M. Schineller, Managing Director, Standard & Poor's
Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

This program will be streamed live. Return to this page at the time of the event to watch it. Registration is not required to watch the program online.

For more event information: Alexia Braun at abraun@as-coa.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: Constanza Guarino at cguarino@as-coa.org
Press Inquiries: mediarelations@as-coa.org

Agenda

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Agenda:

9:00 am: Opening Remarks

Susan Segal, President and CEO, AS/COA

9:10 am: Keynote Remarks

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, Partner, Cuatrecasas

9:30 am: Panel I—Choosing Your Future of Work

Attracting and retaining top talent is key for companies to thrive, and it is generally accepted that giving employees optionality at work is important for personal wellbeing and performance. What does work-life balance mean to women at each stage in their career? How do changing priorities at home impact the need for flexibility at work? Have attitudes changed with each successive generation? Our panelists will share their personal stories to illustrate changes in attitudes during their careers and towards the many corporate approaches to the work environment.

Simoni Morato, President & CEO, Safra National Bank
Lisa M. Schineller, Ph.D., Managing Director and Lead Analyst, S&P Global Ratings
Jennifer Killer, Vice President Global HR, The AES Corporation
Moderator: Stacy-Marie Ishmael, Managing Editor, Crypto, Bloomberg

10:20 am: Coffee and Networking Break

10:40 am: Fireside Conversation

Andrew Martin, President, Latin America Cluster, Pfizer
Ana Dolores Román, Country Manager Colombia & Venezuela, Pfizer

11:10 am: Panel II—Mentoring Up and Down & the Power of a Sponsor

As businesses continue to transform at an accelerated pace, mentorship and sponsorship still play a key role in someone’s aspirations to reach a position of leadership. How can a mentor or sponsor transform your confidence in your career? How does mentorship, both traditional and reverse mentoring, serve as a conduit for growth? No matter your career path, how might having a mentor or a mentee add value to your own work as well as to the organization as a whole?

Samantha Saperstein, Managing Director and Head of Women on the Move, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Marcela Ruenes, Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP
Nicolle Feria Pino, VP Ecommerce and Consumer Enterprise Marketing & Data, The Estée Lauder Companies
Moderator: Jim Brennan, Senior Partner, BCG

12:00 pm: Table Leader Session & Takeaways

This session is off the record and will not be recorded or published.

The Table Leader Session, which will be served over lunch, is an opportunity for networking, mentoring, and exchanging experiences among conference participants. Conversations last about an hour and thirty minutes at tables of approximately 8 participants. The Session also provides an opportunity to discuss issues raised by speakers during the panels, seek career advice from industry leaders, and share one’s own professional experience. After the discussions, some of the table leaders will be invited to share conclusions and impressions of their respective conversations with the audience. After the discussions, there will be some time for networking before the end of the program.

Jennifer Killer, Vice President Global HR, The AES Corporation
Jim Brennan, Senior Partner, BCG
Agustina Alberto, People Director, North America and Global Benefits, Globant
Mónica Carrillo Zegarra, Senior Advisor – Latin America, King Baudouin Foundation United States
Cristina Muguruza, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Nuria Martínez, Co-Founder, Mujeres en Finanzas
Sabrina Stein, Program Officer, Open Society (YPA Steering Committee)
Ana Dolores Román, Country Manager Colombia y Venezuela, Pfizer
Katia Bouazza, Board Member, Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation
Ellen Rose, Executive Director, Texas Tech University

Speakers

Jen Killer

SVP, Human Resources and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, AES

As SVP, human resources and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer at AES, Jen Killer is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s global people strategy, prioritizing actions that position AES as a global leader in the just energy transition...

Jim Brennan

Senior Partner and Managing Director, BCG

Jim Brennan is a senior partner and managing director in the New York office of the Boston Consulting Group. Jim is the global leader of the Consumer Private Equity team—and has extensive experience in revenue management, go-to-market, and due diligence.

As part of his work, Jim...

Stacy-Marie Ishmael

Managing Editor, Crypto, Bloomberg

Stacy-Marie Ishmael is the Managing Editor for Crypto at Bloomberg. She's based in New York with a global team charged with covering every element of this 24/7 asset class. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she was the editorial director at The Texas Tribune in Austin.

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría

Partner, Cuatrecasas

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is also an expert in national security and geopolitics. She advises companies on the new Spanish regime for foreign investment in strategic sectors. The regime includes critical infrastructure technology, energy, defense and other essential sectors of...

Nicolle Feria Pino

Vice President, Ecommerce and Consumer Enterprise Marketing & Data, The Estée Lauder Companies

Nicolle Feria Pino is a senior, digital native strategist who has spent the past 12 years at the Estee Lauder Companies. During her tenure at ELC, Nicolle has driven the acceleration of the portfolio of brands in established and emerging markets across online channels including...

Samantha Saperstein

Managing Director & Global Head of Women on the Move, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Samantha (Sam) Saperstein leads the Women on the Move Center of Excellence at JPMorgan Chase & Co. In this role, Sam manages programs designed to fuel female ambition and ensure women have equal access and opportunity. She collaborates with teams across the firm and external...

Marcela Ruenes

Counsel, Latham & Watkins

Marcela Ruenes is counsel and a member of the Finance Department, Banking and Latin America Practices of Latham & Waltkins. Ms. Ruenes advises a full range of lead arrangers, lenders, and borrowers. Her practice focuses on complex cross-border transactions including leveraged...

Andrew H. Martin

President, Latin America Cluster, Pfizer Inc.

Andrew H. Martin is the president of the LatAm Cluster within Pfizer’s Emerging Markets Business Unit. In this role, he is responsible for: Pfizer’s efforts to deliver innovative medicines to patients, partnering with key stakeholders to improve health equity, and creating...

Ana Dolores Román

Country Manager, Colombia & Venezuela, Pfizer

Ana Dolores Román Aguinaga has been with Pfizer since 1995, following the merger with Parke Davis. Since February 2020, she has held the position of Country Manager of Pfizer for Colombia and Venezuela, after leading Pfizer's General Management for Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

She...

Simoni Morato

President and CEO, Safra Bank of New York

Simoni Morato has been the chief executive officer of Safra National Bank of New York, a company part of the J. Safra Group, since February 2006. She also serves on the bank’s Executive Committee and is a member of the bank’s Board of Directors. Under Simoni’s leadership, Safra...

Lisa M. Schineller

Managing Director, Sovereign Ratings Department and Economist for Latin America, Standard & Poor’s

Lisa M. Schineller is a managing director in the Sovereign Ratings Department and Economist for Latin America at Standard & Poor’s. She is responsible for sovereign analysis in the Latin American Group and is the primary analyst for Mexico and other credits in the region. In her...

Susan Segal

President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Susan Segal was elected president and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas in August 2003 after working in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. A passionate supporter of Latin America, she joined the organizations...