Carla Boragno is a Genentech veteran with 35 years of leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and site management. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Engineering and Facilities for Roche, overseeing design, construction, and asset management across its global manufacturing network. From 2012 to 2019, she was Vice President of Site Services, managing Genentech’s 6 million sq. ft. real estate portfolio and leading functions including engineering, facilities, EHS, security, and workplace services. She retired from Genentech in 2022 and now serves as a business advisor and executive coach.
Carla Boragno
Advisory Board Chair
Carla is a passionate supporter of her community and local philanthropic efforts. She served on the Board of Directors for Bay Area Council, Junior Achievement of Nor. California, and as the Board Chair for the Genentech Foundation. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Power Speaking, Inc, an industry advisor for SPARK Program in Translational Research (Stanford School of Medicine), Board Chair for Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte, and a Commissioner for First 5 San Mateo County. Carla also serves on Boston University Dean's Leadership Advisory Board for the College of Engineering.
In 2016, Carla was recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the most influential women in business in the Bay Area, and in 2017 was named to their “Forever Influential” Honor Roll. She was also selected in 2017 as a Hall of Fame honoree for the Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence Awards. Carla has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley.