WEBINAR

Lessons in Leadership | From CEO Seat to Board Seat: Strategic Career Lessons

Explore what it takes to move from the executive suite to the boardroom. Gain insights from Christa Quarles, CEO of Parallels, former CEO of OpenTable and Chief Business Officer at Nextdoor, as she shares lessons from navigating business transformation, preparing for board service, and making strategic career decisions that compound over time.

Key Topics:

• Explore the transition from operating leadership to board service.
• Examine how boards guide companies through growth, transformation, and change.
• Consider practical strategies for positioning your experience for board opportunities and gain insights you can apply immediately to your own career.

Bring your questions and engage in a fireside conversation followed by an interactive Q&A.

Produced by the 100WF Philadelphia Committee.

DATE

15 September 2026

TIME

03:00 PM N. America West Coast

06:00 PM N. America East Coast

08:00 AM Sydney

The program will begin promptly

SPEAKERS

Christa Quarles

Parallels

Emily Turner

Goldman Sachs

Moderator

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BIOGRAPHIES

Christa Quarles

Chief Executive Officer, Parallels

Christa Quarles serves as CEO of Parallels and on the company’s Board of Directors. Since joining the company in 2020, she has led Parallels through a period of operational transformation, product expansion, and long-term strategic growth. She also led the successful separation and sale of Corel in May 2026. With more than 20 years of experience in technology leadership, Christa is known for guiding organizations through periods of growth, operational change, and market evolution. Before joining Parallels, Christa served as CEO of OpenTable, where she led the company’s transition toward cloud-based solutions for small businesses while driving growth across its global operations. Earlier in her career, she served as Chief Business Officer at Nextdoor and held senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, including Senior Vice President of Interactive Games. She also served as CFO of Playdom prior to its acquisition by Disney. Christa began her career in equity research at Thomas Weisel Partners LLC (now Stifel Financial), covering the internet sector. Christa currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Affirm and Kimberly-Clark. She holds a BS in Economics and German from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Emily Turner

Investment Advisor, Goldman Sachs

Emily is an Investment Advisor in the Asset & Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs where she has spent the last decade advising non-profit organizations and wealthy families. Within Goldman Sachs, Emily is a member of the Compensation Committee and Market Intelligence Group. Emily serves on the Board of Directors and Chairs the Investment Committee for the Barra Foundation. Emily is a founding member and former Co-Chair of 100 Women in Finance in Philadelphia. She is also a member of the Forum of Executive Women. Previously, Emily was on the Board of Directors of Salus University and the steering committee leading the university’s merger with Drexel University. She was also on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Women’s Law Project and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Emily holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude. She is a CFA charter holder.

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