Session

Women in Technology Leadership: Driving Innovation and Enterprise Impact
Women in Technology Roundtable

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Starts: April 16, 2026 2:00 pm
Ends: 3:00 pm
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Women in Technology Leadership: Driving Innovation and Enterprise Impact

Abstract
Women leaders are increasingly shaping the strategic direction of technology and innovation at the enterprise level. This panel convenes senior women executives across IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to discuss how diverse leadership drives better decision-making, accelerates innovation, and strengthens organizational resilience. Panelists will share insights on leading complex initiatives, influencing boards and C-suite peers, and fostering environments where top talent thrives. The conversation goes beyond individual career journeys, focusing on the enterprise-level impact of inclusive leadership and the strategies that position organizations for sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Key Takeaways

  • How women leaders influence enterprise technology strategy and business outcomes
  • Approaches to shaping organizational culture and fostering high-performing teams
  • Lessons in executive presence, board engagement, and strategic influence
  • The measurable impact of diversity on innovation, risk management, and performance
  • Strategies for cultivating, retaining, and advancing senior talent
  • Insights on navigating complex challenges unique to enterprise-level leadership
  • Actions senior leaders can take to embed inclusion as a strategic advantage
Host

Jaclyn Sanchez

VP Business Operations & CISO, PPFL

Dynamic executive with 15+ years of leadership, including building IT teams, driving financial sustainability, and fostering innovation in healthcare and technology. Proven expertise in collaborating with CEOs, driving financial strategy, and building cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to identify operational gaps, apply technology solutions effectively, and foster sustainable growth. Enthusiastic about leveraging institutional knowledge to optimize operations and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive data analytics program, providing real-time dashboards for operational teams to monitor metrics and drive performance improvements. • Partnered closely with finance teams to enhance revenue cycle management and ensure financial sustainability. • Successfully led the merger of two organizations, managing the transition and training for adoption of clinical applications and network. • Transitioned IT operations in-house, building an IT team from scratch and reducing reliance on third-party MSPs. • Implemented critical clinical platforms and applications to increase access to care, quality and efficiency; streamlining communication, and increasing patient show rates. • Migrated organizational systems to a hybrid remote workforce, enabling telehealth and remote work capabilities. • Delivery of presentations on organizational performance, strategy, and key initiatives, including insights on operational efficiencies, technology advancements, and financial performance metrics, ensuring transparent and informed decision-making. • Advanced equity-focused policies, improving access through innovative partnerships.

Speakers

Anjali Ahuja

VP Enterprise IT Applications, Iron Mountain

Anjali Ahuja is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise transformation and operational excellence. She currently leads the Enterprise Technology Operations at Iron Mountain, overseeing a broad spectrum of applications that are deeply integrated into the business workflows of global customers—positioning her team as a critical enabler of customer success. Anjali is recognized for her ability to deliver meaningful transformation through strategic vision, empathetic leadership, and disciplined execution. She is passionate about solving complex challenges, enabling growth, and building high-performing teams. Her leadership philosophy centers on empowering others, fostering diverse talent, and creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and set up to thrive. A lifelong learner and curious explorer, Anjali constantly seeks new perspectives to evolve her thinking and inspire innovation. Prior to Iron Mountain, she spent over two decades at Nielsen, where she led various transformational and cloud modernization initiatives across global markets.

Aparna Saha

Head of Global Cybersecurity Operations, Fresenius Medical Care

20 years of experience in Information Systems; passionate about developing and delivering next generation solutions; enthusiastic about strategic changes and a true believer of strong leadership. I practice 'Excellence through perseverance'; I believe in 'Leading from the heart and not the head'; and most importantly, I feel 'A true measure of leadership is how many leaders you have created'

Dora Boussias

Executive Advisor, DoraB Global

Dora Boussias helps leaders navigate AI-driven change with clarity, confidence, and sound judgment when decisions carry real consequences. She brings 30 years of enterprise leadership experience across data, AI, and transformation, including leading enterprise-scale initiatives at GE, Stryker, and Prudential. Her work focuses on decision quality, leadership judgment, and trust under pressure, helping leaders translate data, AI, and talent investments into credible decisions and sustained impact. Dora is the creator of SOAR with Confidence®, a leadership development platform grounded in real-world leadership and execution. An AI100 Innovation Leader and Global Data Power Woman, Dora is known for turning complexity into clarity and confident action.

Andrea Haddad

Director of Global Infrastructure Architecture, Curia

Andrea is a technology executive with 18+ years of experience helping global organizations modernize, secure, and scale their infrastructure. She started her career hands-on in network engineering and built her way into senior leadership roles by leading complex transformations in telecom, healthcare, and manufacturing. She currently leads infrastructure architecture at a global CDMO organization, Her work focuses on secure modernization, resilient architectures, and aligning technology with business strategy across both IT and OT environments. Andrea is passionate about strong governance, resilient systems, and using technology to drive meaningful business outcomes. With executive education from Harvard and Oxford, she brings a thoughtful, business-first perspective to the evolving world of digital risk and innovation.

Veronica Huskey

Manager, IT Infrastructure Systems, CAE USA Inc

With over 23 years of experience in IT systems and infrastructure, I serve as a Leader of IT Infrastructure Systems at CAE USA. My focus is on leveraging my expertise in Azure Government Cloud, Microsoft 365 Migration, and data center migration to drive secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. At CAE USA, I contribute to high-stakes IT environments by aligning infrastructure with enterprise goals, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency. My mission is to advance secure modernization, foster collaboration across teams, and ensure technology investments enable organizational agility and resilience.