Aude Ducastaing

Finance & Transformation Expert | Process Architect | Leader in Business Analysis
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Professional Summary:
Aude Ducastaing is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience spanning financial auditing, technical accounting, and leading large-scale transformation projects. With a strong foundation in financial operations and process improvement, she has played pivotal roles in global corporations, driving significant business transformations across multiple regions, including North America and Europe.

• PwC Paris (2008–2013): Began her career in financial audit, gaining valuable insights into corporate financial structures and regulatory compliance.
• Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (2013–Present): Transitioned into technical accounting, with a key role in the integration of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company in Chicago.
• Led a Business Analyst Team in North America (2018), focusing on a major transformation project and later promoted to Head of Process Architecture in 2020, spearheading a global transformation initiative.
• Returned to Finance in 2023, where she currently focuses on Planning and Controlling, leveraging her expertise to optimize financial strategies and business performance.
Educational Background:
• Master’s in Finance, INSEEC Business School, Bordeaux, France

Aude combines her technical expertise with leadership in process architecture and project management, making her a key player in finance and organizational transformations.
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Karen Berna brings over 23 years of corporate excellence to her current roles as Global Talent Manager at Netflix Animation and Skills Development & Career Prep Instructor at Vancouver Film School. Known for her transformative leadership and innovative approach, Karen has a distinguished record of driving large-scale initiatives and leading teams of up to 120 professionals. Her passion for challenging the status quo and her entrepreneurial mindset have made her a dynamic force in the entertainment and technology sectors.

Karen’s dedication to talent development extends beyond Netflix and the classroom. As Co-Chair of the Women in Leadership Association in Vancouver and an active member of the Worldwide Women’s Association, she plays a pivotal role in empowering women and fostering leadership growth on a global scale. Through her commitment to mentoring, Karen is helping to shape the next generation of leaders, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to excel in today’s fast-paced industries.

Driving Innovation and Mentorship
In her role as a Leadership, Soft Skills, & Relationship Mentor, Karen provides valuable guidance to emerging leaders navigating complex professional landscapes. Her extensive experience, coupled with certifications from the Behavioral Coaching Institute, International Coaching Council, and the International Coaching Association, reflects her profound commitment to leadership development and executive coaching. Karen’s mentorship focuses on cultivating interpersonal relationships, leadership agility, and personal growth, making her a sought-after mentor for professionals across various fields.

Psychotherapy Meets Leadership
Karen’s expertise also extends into the realm of psychotherapy. As a Jungian and Transpersonal Psychotherapist, she blends deep psychological insights with her professional experiences to offer a unique perspective on leadership. By integrating psychological principles with leadership development, Karen empowers her clients to discover their authentic selves, embrace purpose-driven leadership, and navigate the challenges of personal and professional growth.

A Global Advocate for Women in Leadership
Karen’s leadership in the Women in Leadership Association and her involvement in the Worldwide Women’s Association underscores her commitment to gender equity and empowerment. She is dedicated to breaking down barriers for women in leadership and creating pathways for their success. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and advocacy, Karen inspires women to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose.

About Karen Berna
Karen Berna’s career is defined by her commitment to innovation, leadership, and personal growth. Her diverse roles in global talent management, education, psychotherapy, and leadership coaching make her a multifaceted leader who continues to inspire and transform organizations and individuals alike. Karen’s unique ability to blend strategic insights with deep interpersonal skills has earned her a respected place as a mentor, coach, and thought leader in the entertainment and technology industries.

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Brandie Reynolds: A Transformative Technology Leader Driving Innovation and Efficiency
[Phoenix, Arizona] – Brandie Reynolds, a trailblazing technology executive with over 20 years of experience, is revolutionizing the tech landscape through her visionary leadership and innovative approach. As Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) at MGF, Inc., Brandie has successfully led transformative initiatives across diverse sectors, including government, SaaS, consulting, healthcare, distribution, and manufacturing. Her expertise in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making has proven impressive results, including up to 20% annual revenue growth for clients.

Brandie’s ability to analyze the organization’s direction and to identify and align client initiatives with technology roadmaps while optimizing lifecycle management, customer service, and metrics for success has led to significant cost reductions, enhanced user experiences, and strategic M&A activities that have strengthened customer retention and attracted new business.

Public Sector Leadership and Innovation
Brandie demonstrated an unwavering dedication to public service and innovation as the former Deputy Chief Information Officer and InfoSec Officer for the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. She directed a groundbreaking multi-million dollar intake, Transfer, and Release Center project, expanding the judicial system’s operational functionalities and helping restore trust in the public sector. Brandie also pioneered the nation’s first fully integrated virtual court platform, which streamlined court operations and boosted resident engagement by 30%.

Her information security and cybersecurity leadership further solidified her reputation as a trusted leader. By implementing comprehensive security and privacy programs, she protected confidential information and fostered a culture of privacy awareness across the county.

Recognition and Achievements
Brandie’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. Her innovative leadership earned her multiple Innovation Awards and features in Toggle Magazine for her technological advancements. She has also served as a Dell Technology World Live panelist, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She remains a champion of diversity initiatives in her field.

Certifications in Scrum, Cisco Networking, and Security further support Brandie’s expertise. In addition to her tech career, Brandie is a decorated United States Navy Reserves veteran, where she earned three of the highest performance medals while balancing school, full-time work, and single parenthood—showcasing her exceptional commitment to excellence and leadership.

A Visionary Leader with Unmatched Integrity
Brandie Reynolds has demonstrated a deep commitment to trust, integrity, transparency, and excellence throughout her career. Her leadership is defined by a strong team orientation, relentless innovation, and the ability to drive sustainable revenue growth by aligning technology solutions with business goals. Brandie envisions fostering a safety, innovation, and empowerment culture where individuals are inspired to reach their full potential.
Brandie’s strategic vision and hands-on capability continue to position her as a pivotal leader in the tech industry. Her transformative impact on the public and private sectors reflects her dedication to making a lasting difference in the organizations and communities she serves.

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Annella Mendoza is a seasoned Digital and Media Asset Management practitioner for DAM and MAM, as well as a DAM Consultant and Business Analyst, Librarian, and Archivist. She specializes in:
(1) Identifying business processes, workflows, and governance for DAM
(2) organizing and managing digital asset collections.

With a robust background in establishing governance for asset submission, metadata and taxonomy development, and terms of access to DAM assets, Annella has fostered inter-departmental collaboration with creative teams, IT staff, and management stakeholders.

As a team leader in digital library and archives, Annella prioritizes client service and archive promotion, making DAM and Media Asset Management (MAM) work relevant and effective. She has developed a professional staff and trained DAM and MAM users to ensure the systems are used effectively, achieving high levels of client satisfaction. Recently, Annella has earned various DAM certificates, including those in Metadata Management, Digital Asset Supply Chain for Marketers, and DAM and the Enterprise.

Her practice includes:
• Ensuring compliance with media and metadata submission standards
• Standardizing client service to ensure predictability and high satisfaction
• Regulating submitted metadata and adding context and tags to enhance asset findability and curate high-value assets
• Assisting users in effectively using their DAM and MAM systems
• Ingesting, researching, and maintaining metadata
• Managing special projects to highlight the company’s high-value assets
• Writing foundational documents on submission rules, best practices, user guides, and legacy archives
• Training and leading a team to deliver professional service
• Promoting archival media assets to MAM users and the organization at large
• Reporting on the performance of DAM and MAM using system metrics and operations logs

As a Media Asset Management specialist, Annella was the overseer of The Weather Network’s MAM systems for nine years. In this role, she promoted the use of the network’s MAM systems and instilled a collective responsibility among its users, significantly enhancing its effectiveness.

Annella’s experience across various work settings has enabled her to work independently as well as organize a DAM Team for an organization’s users, stakeholders, and IT support. She can also manage a team of digital archivists and librarians to ensure the long-term preservation, security and use of the designated high-value digital assets.
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Ivonne “Eve” Roque has built a distinguished career spanning 17 years, focused on consumer and commercial compliance,
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management, and strategic oversight. With an exceptional track record in designing and implementing risk and control programs, Eve has become an authority in regulatory remediation, enterprise risk assessments, and operational excellence across some of the world’s most influential financial institutions.

Eve’s career began at JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, where she handled a range of complex risk and control issues across their global network of branches. As a risk and compliance principal in private banking and investments, she navigated regulatory audits, new product approvals, and managed trade approvals for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), structured notes, and private placements. Her responsibilities also included overseeing change management processes, conducting compliance risk assessments, and ensuring effective syndicate activities. Her early experience cultivated a deep understanding of the complexities of risk management and regulatory compliance, setting the stage for her future leadership roles.

In late 2013, Eve joined Citi as a Regulatory Executive and AML Advisory Lead, where she made significant strides in remediating and closing some of the bank’s most challenging regulatory issues. She spearheaded the resolution of four of Citi’s five longest-standing OCC Matters Requiring Attention (MRA) and FINRA Acceptance, Waiver & Consent agreement. Through her leadership, Citi established new compliance and operational controls, which included enhancing risk assessments, new product approvals, and refining change management processes. Her work in launching transaction monitoring standards and automated tooling helped transform key operational areas within Citi.

From 2019 to 2021, Eve was appointed Head of Client Workflow Supervision for Citi’s Private Wealth Management (PWM), managing $58 billion in assets. In this role, she led the creation of a nationwide team of registered principals and harmonized risk and control processes across multiple platforms. As a result, Citi significantly reduced lead times for establishing and managing complex client relationships. Eve also served as the designated Business Sanctions Risk Officer, Business Fraud Officer, and AML Compliance Risk Management team liaison, ensuring rigorous oversight of critical risk areas.
Currently, Eve serves as the Head of Risk Foundations for Compliance Risk Management Programs at Citi. In this capacity, she leads key initiatives including the Compliance Risk Appetite Statement refresh for both the Enterprise and Lines of Business, as well as the enhancement of the Compliance Risk Taxonomy, Compliance Risk Identification, and Compliance Risk Scenarios processes. These efforts have been crucial in strengthening the compliance risk management framework and enhancing organization resilience across the firm.

Eve holds an MBA with a focus in International Business and a suite of FINRA licenses, including Series 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, and 65. In 2023, she completed the Persuasive Leadership Development Certification from Wharton Executive Education and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Her relentless drive for learning and her passion for developing high-performing teams have positioned her as a thought leader in the industry.

Eve continues to push boundaries in compliance and risk management, drawing on her vast experience and expertise to ensure organizations remain at the forefront of regulatory excellence and operational integrity.

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