Women in Healthcare - Leadership, Capital & the Future of Healthcare
Leadership
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05-Aug-2026
Designed for CEOs, founders, operators, and investors, the session will move beyond surface-level narratives and discuss the realities women continue to navigate at the highest levels of healthcare globally.
Sharon Cunningham, Mary Gunn and Preeti Futnani will lead this honest, high-level conversation exploring the real dynamics shaping boardrooms, investment decisions, innovation and executive leadership globally.
You'll leave with:
A realistic understanding of the barriers women still face at senior leadership and board level
Practical insights on leadership, influence, capital raising, and investor dynamics
Perspectives on healthcare innovation and emerging investment opportunities
Lessons from leaders who have built, scaled, transformed, and governed global healthcare businesses
Actionable ideas for how YPO leaders can better support the next generation of healthcare entrepreneurs and executives
Join other accomplished healthcare leaders for a candid peer-to-peer discussion that will challenge conventional thinking around women in leadership and the future of healthcare.
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