​AI in the Boardroom: Strategy, Capital, and Competitive Advantage

​Speakers:
Suzanne Brown, Director, NYSE Board Services
Denise Leonhard, General Manager, Zelle at Early Warning

​AI is quickly becoming a core boardroom issue, influencing how organizations think about growth, capital allocation, risk, and long-term competitive advantage. As investment accelerates, boards and executive teams are being called on to provide greater strategic oversight while ensuring AI initiatives are tied to clear business priorities and measurable value.

​Join Suzanne Brown, Director of NYSE Board Services, and Denise Leonhard, General Manager of Zelle at Early Warning, for a WLDA Leadership Session exploring how AI is reshaping board-level decision-making and what senior leaders should be considering as they evaluate where and how to invest.

​Drawing on perspectives from corporate governance, financial markets, and large-scale digital innovation, the conversation will examine how leaders can separate meaningful opportunity from hype, connect AI investments to enterprise strategy, and strengthen the board-management dialogue around execution, risk, and competitive positioning.

​Key Takeaways

• ​How AI is changing board-level conversations around enterprise strategy, growth, and competitive positioning

• ​What boards should consider when evaluating AI investments and allocating capital

• ​How leaders can connect AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes and long-term enterprise value

• ​The questions boards should be asking management about AI strategy, execution, risk, and organizational readiness

• ​How organizations can balance innovation, speed, and responsible oversight as AI becomes embedded across the enterprise