PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), a prominent entity under the Diversified Search Group, has announced the addition of two distinguished members to its Board of Advisors. This strategic move underscores EWF’s ongoing commitment to fostering female leadership in the realms of Information Security, IT Risk Management, and Privacy. The newly appointed members, Marina Kaganovich and Claire Shields, bring a wealth of experience and expertise that promise to further EWF’s mission of empowering women in technology.
Marina Kaganovich, currently serving as the AMERS Financial Services Executive Trust Lead at the Google Cloud Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), joins the board with a strong background in cybersecurity and digital transformation. Her role at Google involves nurturing strategic partnerships with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and C-suite executives, guiding them through complex cloud transitions with an emphasis on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Marina’s extensive experience in risk management and governance provides a valuable perspective to the EWF. In her words, “I’m an avid proponent of the EWF’s efforts to elevate women by amplifying their voices and providing empowerment through networking and career development. I’m eager to contribute my time and experience to the Board and to help identify opportunities to collaborate particularly in the cybersecurity and AI space, which is already impacting multiple facets of our personal and professional lives.”
Claire Shields, the second appointee, is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach at Thrive Consulting Group. Her career is marked by a series of successful leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies where she spearheaded business transformation initiatives and navigated digital disruptions. Claire’s expertise in enabling technology-driven solutions in the B2B market and her track record in fostering innovation and change management align seamlessly with EWF’s objectives. Claire expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I am both excited and honored to accept a position on the Board of the Executive Women’s Forum. For more than two decades, this esteemed organization has been instrumental in propelling women leaders in the technology sector. With my extensive executive background in the global technology industry, I am keen to apply my professional expertise to further EWF’s mission of ensuring sustained advancement and triumph for women in leadership roles.”
The inclusion of Marina and Claire into the Board aligns with EWF’s strategic vision to leverage diverse experiences and thought leadership to address contemporary challenges in the tech industry. They will join a cadre of leaders from well-established organizations such as IBM, Target, EY, Liberty Mutual, Microsoft, Protect AI, and Carnegie Mellon University. With their combined expertise, the new board members are expected to significantly impact EWF’s initiatives in empowering women leaders, inspiring the next generation of female professionals in technology, and driving innovation across the industry.
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