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San Francisco Discovery Gala Chairs


Andrew & Carine Schultz

HPE Aruba Networking --- Chocolatier

Andrew Schultz brings over 25 years of leadership experience across the technology, media, and telecom sectors, with a focus on strategy, corporate development, M&A, and organizational integration. At Aruba, he ensures the company aligns with HPE’s broader strategy while driving growth initiatives. His career spans global corporations, startups, and venture capital, and his international experience—having lived in South Africa, the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and the U.S.—has shaped his ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams. Outside of work, Andrew is an avid SCUBA instructor, sports enthusiast, and proud supporter of his children’s athletic pursuits.

Carine Schultz is a seasoned chocolatier and event leader, currently serving as Auction Lead for the San Francisco Discovery Gala. Her confectionery journey spans roles in South Africa, England, Australia, Hong Kong, and California, including positions in chocolate production, cake decorating, and corporate workshops. Since 2017, she has hosted chocolate-themed fundraisers in Palo Alto, combining her culinary talent with her commitment to community engagement. Carine has also actively contributed to local school boards, bringing creativity and heart to both her professional and volunteer work.

San Francisco Discovery Gala Vice Chairs


Jacqueline Guichelaar & Audrey Fauve

Cisco --- Fennech Pte Ltd

Jacqueline Guichelaar is the SVP & GM for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China at Cisco, where she leverages over two decades of experience as a COO, CTO, and CIO to help customers transform their businesses. Formerly Cisco’s Group CIO, she led the overhaul of the company’s global digital infrastructure, enterprise security, and technology platforms—driving innovation and efficiency. Recognized as a dynamic leader and advocate for inclusion, she’s been named to Fast Company’s Queer 50, HITEC 100, and the 100 Women in Tech Leaders to Watch. Jacqueline also serves as Executive Sponsor of Cisco’s Pride Inclusive Community and is a board member of Covenant House California.

Audrey Fauvel is a global business leader with more than 25 years of experience in financial services, currently serving as CEO, Chairperson, and Advisory Board member across organizations in Singapore, the UK, and the U.S. Her expertise spans strategy, international markets, marketing, product development, and organizational change. With a Master’s in International Business and an MBA in Finance, Audrey is also a passionate advocate for diversity and mentorship. Both Jacqueline and Audrey co-chaired the American Cancer Society’s San Francisco Gala in 2021 and 2022, where they combined their leadership and philanthropic spirit to support the fight against cancer.

Board of Ambassadors


Maryann Abbajay
Chief Revenue Officer,
SAP America, Inc.
FULL BIO

Steven Artandi, MD, PhD
Chief Cancer Officer,
Stanford Health Care
FULL BIO

 

Ed Auriemma
Chief Executive Officer,
Infios
FULL BIO

Kelly Ducourty
FULL BIO

 

Jon Faust
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer,
Sanmina
FULL BIO

 

Deb Garand
Partner & Managing Director, High Tech & Semicon,
Accenture
FULL BIO

Brian Goldstein
General Manager of Strategic AI and ISVs,
Google Cloud
FULL BIO

Fred Huang
Global Account Director,
Salesforce
FULL BIO

Lionel Liniger
SVP North American Sales,
Workday
FULL BIO

Bryan McLaughlin
Global Lead Client Partner,
PwC
FULL BIO

Sandrine Piret-Gerard
SVP U.S. Commercial,
Gilead Sciences
FULL BIO

Sumit Kumar Popli
President – technology, media and Entertainment (TME) Business,
Tech Mahindra
FULL BIO

Craig Readler
Vice President of Oncology Marketing,
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
FULL BIO

Sahana Sarma
Global VP GTM Strategy and Operations,
Databricks
FULL BIO

Lynn Smullen
Senior Vice President, Communications,
Oracle Strategy and Operations
FULL BIO

John-Struempf
Vice President, Recurring Revenue,
Cisco
FULL BIO

Jean-Claude Viollier
EVP, Head of North America West Region,
CapGemini
FULL BIO