Independent Director

Elevating Governance in a Digital World

The Future of Board Leadership:
AI, Cybersecurity & Strategic Governance

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, boardrooms are facing unprecedented challenges—Digital Disruption, Cybersecurity Threats, Regulatory Complexity, and the rise of AI-driven decision-making.

As a certified Board Director and seasoned international finance executive, I specialize in equipping boards with the expertise to navigate AI, Technology Risk, and evolving Regulatory landscapes—ensuring Governance Excellence, Cybersecurity Resilience, and future-ready Leadership across different levels.

Expertise

With over 20 years of international experience across global financial hubs—London, New York, and Zurich—I bring a unique blend of expertise that aligns business strategy, technology, and risk oversight.

Areas of Focus

  • AI & Technology Strategy
    Advising boards on Digital Innovation, Disruption, and Transformation to stay ahead of industry shifts.

  • Audit & Risk Governance
    Strengthening Risk Oversight, Cybersecurity Governance, and Regulatory Compliance to mitigate financial and operational risks.

  • Corporate Governance & Board Leadership
    Driving Strategic Decision-Making and Succession Planning to cultivate Future-Ready Leadership at Executive levels.

Audit, Risk & Technology Committees

A Board’s Trusted Partner

I specialize in guiding boards through complex financial, operational, and technological challenges, bringing deep expertise in:

  • Technology & Cybersecurity Governance: Expertise in AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity resilience, and FinTech innovation

  • Risk Management & Compliance: Track record in identifying, mitigating, and governing financial, operational, and cyber risks

  • Regulatory & ESG Compliance: Expertise in aligning financial strategy with operational risk governance, ensuring robust adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks and ESG imperatives that drive sustainable long-term value

Compensation & Nomination Committees

Shaping Future-Ready Boards

As a certified Neuroscience Mentor & Executive Coach, I also support C-Suite Succession Planning and Leadership Development, ensuring a strong executive pipeline that aligns with the demands of a dynamic business environment.

The #1 Risk Facing Boards Today? Hesitation!

Is Your Board Ready for the Next Era of Innovation & Risk?

In the age of AI, cybersecurity threats, and digital transformation, staying still is not an option. Is your board prepared to tackle emerging risks and harness new opportunities?

Let’s Future-Proof Your Board!

Testimonials

  • Marc A. Pfister, Pfister Strategy

    ”Gretta is one of those rare individuals who is effortlessly able to combine experience and theory into a holistic and effective outcome. As a graduate of the IBDC.D program, we requested her input as a course contributor so other course registrants could benefit from her knowledge.”

  • Marcus Dimbleby, Red Team Coaching

    '' Gretta is an absolute professional with a breadth of expertise and an astute mind that would serve any executive group extremely well. I always enjoyed her engagement in training sessions and, even more so, our off-line discussions. She is deeply knowledgeable in her field, and her drive to up skill herself as a coach is commendable, and she is now armed with a variety of tools, techniques and an adaptive mindset to help her clients not only survive but thrive in today’s complex business environment. ''

Certificate for International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) awarded to Gretta C. Antonescu from M.A. Pfister Strategy Group.
Certificate of Completion for a board education program from The Boardroom, highlighting completion of five modules: Board Governance, Legal Framework, Finance for Non-Finance Directors, How to Get on a Board, and Leadership for Board Members, awarde
Logo of the Swiss Fintech Association featuring the abbreviation 'SFTA' in red with a stylized Swiss flag symbol and the words 'Swiss Fintech Association' below.
Certificate of completion for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity training from the Swiss Cyber Institute, dated April 14, 2024.