Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is known for her expertise in leading large complex global operations while driving innovation in technology, developing world class leadership teams and creating performance driven cultures. Roz most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. She served as Chief Operating Officer and Group President at Starbucks Coffee Company after serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club and division of Walmart, Inc. Ms. Brewer previously held several executive leadership positions with Walmart in retail operations.

Prior to joining Walmart, she served as President of Global Nonwovens Division of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global health and hygiene products company where she began her career as an organic chemist and held various management positions at Kimberly-Clark.

She currently serves as a member of the board of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Ms. Brewer is also chair emerita at Spelman College and formerly served on the board of directors for Starbucks Coffee Company, Amazon.com, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Roz earned her BS degree in Chemistry from Spelman College.

Ms. Corvi served as Vice President and General Manager – Airplane Programs, of Boeing Commercial Airplanes of The Boeing Company. In her 34 years at Boeing, Ms. Corvi served in various management positions, including Vice President and General Manager of 737/757 Programs and Vice President of Aircraft Systems and Interiors, among other roles. She currently serves on the board of directors of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

As President, Global Brands, Clinique and Origins, at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), Michelle Freyre is responsible for guiding the brands’ overall strategic vision and driving global growth. Under Michelle’s leadership to evolve and modernize the iconic brand, Clinique continues to be introduced to new and diverse audiences across generations, where they want to be engaged, most notably TikTok. Michelle’s consumer-centric approach combined with hyper focus on hero products revamped Clinique’s strategy and performance resulting in strong momentum globally. She also harnesses the brand’s unique point of difference with Consultants and pushes for high-touch experiences both Online and Offline.  In her role overseeing Origins, Michelle plays a strategic advisory role with a focus on transforming and modernizing the heritage brand while ensuring it stays true to its DNA. Her personable leadership style and commitment to lead with empathy and authenticity fosters an inclusive culture across both brands.

Following her passion to develop future leaders, Michelle actively participates in corporate mentorship and sponsorship programs. She is the Executive Sponsor of ELC’s Hispanic Connections (HiC) ERG, serves in ELC’s Reverse Mentorship Program and actively mentors diverse talent across the organization. Together with fellow top ELC leaders, Michelle is a sponsor for ELC’s Open Doors Women’s Leadership Program, focused on her commitment to women’s empowerment and advancement.

Michelle has a proven track for fostering workplace inclusivity receiving several awards and honors in recognition of her outstanding contributions, including being inducted into The Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Most Powerful Latina (MPL) Hall of Fame 2022 as a Corporate Trailblazer, recognized as a 100 Most Influential Latinos around the world by Bloomberg Línea 2022 and named to Fortune’s 2018 “50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business”. Additionally, she sits on the Board of Directors of Cynosure, LLC, is a founding member of CHIEF, a private network designed to accelerate women in business and support women leaders. She is also a member of the PCPC Board.

Previously, Michelle spent 20 years at Johnson & Johnson in various roles across marketing and sales, most recently as President, U.S. Beauty, J&J Consumer Health Products division. Prior to her service with J&J, Michelle held Brand Marketing positions with other companies including Pepsi-Cola Company.

Michelle grew up in Puerto Rico.  She holds a B.A. from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.  Michelle and her family reside in Princeton, N.J.

Mr. Friend is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for NIKE, Inc. Prior to his current role, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Nike Operating Segments and Vice President of Investor Relations. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Nike Brand, including all of Nike’s externally reported operating segments, and Chief Financial Officer, Global Brands & Functions, including the Nike, Jordan, and Converse brands. From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Friend served as Chief Financial Officer of Nike’s Emerging Markets operating segment, including Latin America, Africa, and most of Asia. 

Prior to his operational roles, Mr. Friend served as Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development, with responsibility for managing the global strategic planning function. Prior to joining Nike in 2009, Mr. Friend worked in the financial services industry for over a decade, including roles as Vice President of investment banking and mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. He advised on numerous transactions across the media, telecom, and technology industries. 

Mr. Friend is a member of Nike’s Executive Leadership Team and is the senior management representative to the Audit & Finance Committee of the Nike, Inc. Board of Directors. He also serves as an executive sponsor of the Women of Nike Employee Group. He is a graduate of the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley.
 
Mr. Friend has served on the United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors since December 2021, and is a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committees. 

Ms. Hooper is President and CEO of The Directors’ Council, which consults with corporate boards to increase their independence, effectiveness and diversity. Previously, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Voyager Expanded Learning from 1999 to 2000, and of Stadtlander Drug Company, Inc. from 1998 to 1999. Prior to joining Stadtlander, Ms. Hooper served as Corporate Vice President of Caremark International Inc. and President of Caremark’s International Business Group, responsible for the expansion of Caremark into Europe, Canada and Japan. She began her career at Baxter International and was President of Baxter Canada, Canada’s largest health care and laboratory supplies company.

With more than 25 years of corporate board experience, Ms. Hooper is an audit committee financial expert with over 20 years of experience chairing the audit committees of several major companies. In 2017, she was selected as the Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors. Ms. Hooper currently serves on the board of directors of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Ms. Hooper earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting at the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Isaacson is a Professor of History at Tulane University and an Advisory Partner at Perella Weinberg Partners, a financial services firm based in New York City. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aspen Institute, an international education and leadership studies institute, from 2003 to 2018. Mr. Isaacson previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CNN from 2001 to 2003 and as the editor of Time Magazine from 1994 to 2001. He is the author of several books, including biographies of Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein.

Mr. Johnsen has served as the representative of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (“IAM”) to the UAL Board since July 2021. Mr. Johnsen has served as the IAM Chief of Staff to the International President since February 2021. Mr. Johnsen began his IAM career in Local 1781 as a Mechanic Assistant for United Airlines in 1988 and was promoted to Mechanic in 1990.

Mr. Johnsen served in many positions at the local and district level and was appointed as Assistant General Chairperson for District 141M in 2000, then as a Grand Lodge Special Representative in 2001. Mr.  Johnsen served as a Transportation Department Grand Lodge Representative and has been an IAM member for more than 31 years. Mr. Johnsen also served as the IAM Representatives Association (IAMRA) President from 2017-2021.

Mr. Kirby is chief executive officer of United Airlines. He served as the company’s president from 2016 to 2020 and was responsible for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. As president, he played a pivotal role in enabling United’s cultural transformation and executing the Company’s strategic growth plan. Elected in December 2020, Mr. Kirby serves as the Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Mr. Kirby is also a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors.

Prior to joining United, Mr. Kirby was president of American Airlines from 2013 to 2016 and president of US Airways from 2006 to 2013. He is a well-known industry veteran, with a broad and accomplished three-decade-long career in significant leadership roles within the airline industry. Mr. Kirby started his career at the Pentagon and in the technology sector.

Mr. Kirby has bachelor’s degrees in computer science and operations research from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in operations research from George Washington University. He is married and has seven children.

Mr. Philip served as the Chief Operating Officer of Partners in Health, a global non-profit healthcare organization, responsible for overseeing the operations of the Partners in Health projects globally including in countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Haiti, from 2013 to 2017. Previously he served as Special Partner of Highland Consumer Fund, a consumer-oriented investment fund, from 2013 to 2017 and as Managing Partner from 2006 to 2013. Mr. Philip was one of the founding members of the internet search company Lycos, Inc. During his time with Lycos, Mr. Philip held the positions of President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at different times. Prior to joining Lycos, Mr. Philip spent time as the Vice President of Finance for The Walt Disney Company and also previously spent a number of years in investment banking. He currently serves on the board of directors of Hasbro, Inc., BRP Inc. and Experience Investment Corp. Mr. Philip received a BS in Economics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Mr. Philip has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of the United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors since May 2021.

Mr. Shapiro served as Managing Partner of PAR Capital Management, Inc., a Boston-based investment management firm specializing in investments in travel, media and Internet-related companies, from 1999 to 2016. Prior to joining PAR Capital, Mr. Shapiro was a Vice President at Wellington Management Company, and before that an Analyst at Morgan Stanley & Co. Mr. Shapiro previously served on the board of directors of Global Eagle Entertainment, US Airways, Web.com, Lumexis Corporation and Sonifi Solutions (formerly LodgeNet Interactive Corporation). Mr. Shapiro earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management.

Ms. Ward has served as the Executive Vice President, Chief External Engagement Officer for Target since 2017, overseeing the company’s enterprise-wide approach to engage and deepen cross-sector stakeholder relations to drive positive business and community impact. With 30 years of leadership experience at Target, Ms. Ward began her career in 1991 as a member of the Marshall Field’s Chicago team. Ms. Ward was named Director of Community Relations in 2000 and promoted to Vice President of Community Relations and Target Foundation in 2003. Prior to her current role, Ms. Ward served as Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer.

Ms. Ward serves on the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Advisory Board and the Stanford Center for Longevity Advisory Council; is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the Economic Clubs of New York and Chicago, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and The Links; and serves on the boards of Greater MSP, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Northside Achievement Zone, and Denny’s Corporation for-profit board of directors. Ms. Ward received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, master’s degree from the University of Chicago, and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Ms. Ward has served on the United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors since February 2021.

Captain Anne Worster is a 28-year United Airlines pilot and is Washington, DC-based on the B777. She is the current Vice Chair and First Officer Representative in Council 11 and the Chair and Captain Representative-elect. Her past service includes Elections Ballot and Certification at ALPA International. Locally, she was a Legislative Committee Chair and 747 Fleet Safety Representative. Captain Worster is a Gulf War veteran where she was an aircraft commander in the KC-135 executing aerial refueling missions. For her efforts, she was awarded two Air Medals and was named Aircraft Commander of the Year in 1991 and 1992. Captain Worster is a 1985 graduate of the US Air Force Academy and has a Master’s degree from Texas Christian University. She is married to Captain Ward Worster, a 787 Line Check Pilot who is also Washington, DC-based. They have one adult daughter.