Betsy Atkins is a three-time CEO and one of the most experienced board directors in global business. With over 34 board seats, 13 IPOs, and deep involvement across PE and VC-backed companies, she brings unmatched operational and governance insight. She currently serves on the board of Wynn Resorts, advises Gopuff, and chairs the Google Cloud Executive Advisory Board.

Her board career spans 25 years of behind-the-scenes impact at firms like NASDAQ, Darden Restaurants, Chico’s, Vonage, Wix, and HealthSouth – not to mention numerous Chair roles for companies including  GlobalLogic (Acquired by Hitachi) and SAP North America. Betsy started her career as an entrepreneur co-founding several successful digital tech and consumer companies including blockbuster $5.4 billion Ascend Communications.

Betsy is known for streamlining operations, driving turnarounds, and optimizing the customer journey using AI, ML, and analytics. Her governance expertise spans technology, retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrials, and finance—making her a sought-after voice on how boards become competitive assets.

She is the author of two books:

• Be Board Ready—a practical guide to boardroom excellence

• Behind Boardroom Doors—an insider’s view on navigating corporate governance

Join this seminar for a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary leader who’s scaled billion-dollar companies, shaped industries, and redefined what it means to lead in the boardroom.