Most governance conferences are designed to deliver information. The Directors Forum is designed to reveal how directors actually think.
At Directors Forum, public company directors won’t just hear how other directors approach difficult decisions, you’ll work through them together. You will step into realistic board scenarios involving an acquisition, CEO succession, competitive threats and AI accountability, and compare your thinking with other experienced directors who may interpret the same facts differently.
You will leave with new perspectives, stronger questions for management and relationships you can rely on long after the Forum ends.
You’ll benefit from the Forum if your board is asking questions like:
Should we pursue an acquisition or another major capital investment?
Do we have the CEO the company will need for its next chapter?
How should the board oversee AI—and where does management's responsibility begin?
Is our competitive advantage as durable as we believe?
Is our board spending its time on the issues that matter most?
Can management execute on the strategy—and how will we know if it's falling short?
CEO, Motorola Solutions
High Stakes, Hard Calls: How Greg Brown Remade Motorola
Few CEOs have navigated the scale of transformation Greg Brown has led at Motorola Solutions. From activist investors and a corporate separation to more than 60 acquisitions, he’ll reflect on the decisions that reshaped the company—and what boards and CEOs need from one another when the future demands a different course. He’ll share lessons on governance, strategy and leading through consequential change.
President, National Geographic Films; Former senior executive, Walt Disney Studios
When Strategy Stops Transmitting
Even the best strategy fails if the organization can’t execute it. Adam will explore why alignment breaks down between the boardroom and the front line—and what directors should expect from management before those gaps begin to affect performance. Drawing on his Quality × Acceptance = Effectiveness framework, Leipzig will explore why sound strategies lose momentum and offer practical ways to recognize when execution is slipping before it’s reflected in results.
Across two days, you’ll move between:
No formal presentations. No press. Just candid, off-the-record conversations shaped by the participants in the room.
Some board discussions are too nuanced—or too sensitive—to have outside the boardroom. The Peer Exchange creates a confidential setting where directors can openly compare experiences, ask difficult questions and learn from peers facing similar responsibilities.
Every conversation brings together directors from different industries and companies who share similar board responsibilities.
“I didn’t think it was possible for this year’s event to eclipse last year’s, but I was wrong. Every session topic was timely and the speakers were experts in their fields.”
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Ameren; Board Member, MRO
“The peer-to-peer engagement was exquisite! The scenario-based structure was a great way to encounter the topics!”
Board Member, Avista
“It’s a small group that enables you meet and connect with people who can help your company or you personally.”
Board Member, Lincoln Educational Services
For directors who want to compare perspectives with accomplished peers and strengthen how they approach the board's most consequential decisions.
For leaders responsible for shaping board discussions, guiding oversight and helping boards navigate complex decisions with confidence.
For executives who want a deeper understanding of how public company boards evaluate strategy, risk and management recommendations.
Registration is now open. Don’t wait—seats are limited to keep the experience intimate and director-driven.
Group Discount Available:
Save more when you register as a group of 3 or more. Contact Liz Fallon at efallon@chiefexecutivegroup.com for more information.
The Directors Forum will be held at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a recently renovated property located in the heart of McCormick Ranch. The venue offers a quiet, focused environment for working sessions—alongside spaces to connect with peers over coffee, a meal or a moment outside between sessions.
For directors balancing heavy responsibilities and nonstop decision-making, the setting is intentionally low stress. The resort includes:
The venue is designed to support the kind of peer exchange and focused discussion the Forum is known for—without distraction, without noise, and without needing to leave the property.
Attendees can take advantage of our room block for a discounted rate of $399/night through February 11.
