Join us for a conversation with women who are breaking boundaries and inspiring a new generation of employees and consumers. A powerhouse trio of top executives from name brand public companies offers candid perspective on work culture, the economy, and what it takes to lead today. The discussion will be moderated by Allison Kaplan, Editor-in-Chief of Twin Cities Business. Scroll down for panelists. Click here to see photos from the 2023 event where nearly 600 women – and a handful of men – gathered for the event at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Plus—A look at the results from St. Catherine University’s annual Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership, and recognition of this year’s Honor Roll companies, an elite group of Minnesota companies.

2023 Honor Roll

ALLETE, Inc.* | Best Buy Co.* | Donaldson Company, Inc. | Ecolab, Inc.| Electromed, Inc.* | General Mills, Inc.* | H.B. Fuller Co. | Hormel Foods Corp. | JAMF Holdings, Inc. | nVent Electric PLC. * | Regis Corp. | Sleep Number Corp.* | SPS Commerce, Inc. | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | Target Corp.* | Tennant Co.* | The Toro Company | Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. | Winmark Corporation | Xcel Energy, Inc.

This year’s census defines Honor Roll companies as having the average representation of women on the board of directors at 30% or better, and the average representation of women in executive officer roles as 23% or better. Previously the bar was set for honor roll companies to achieve 20% or more gender diversity in their executive ranks and on their board of directors. However, with important strides made in women’s representation over the last 16 years, it is now time to redefine what it means to be an honor roll company. *These companies are recognized as Special Distinction Companies that have achieved gender parity on either their board of directors, among their executive officers, or both.

PANELISTS

Natasha Chen
Senior Vice President & General Manager
Ecolab

Carla Vernón
CEO & Board Director
The Honest Company

Karen Wilson-Thissen
General Counsel & Secretary
General Mills

AGENDA

10:45 am | Check-In
11:00 - 11:30am | Networking Reception
11:30 am | Lunch
12:00 pm | Honor Roll Recognition & Panel Discussion
1:30 pm | Event Conclude