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Join fellow attendees for some networking and golf before the event.
Kick off the event by getting to know your fellow attendees.
All attendees are invited! Seasoned directors will share their experiences with executives seeking their first public company board. We’ll start with a panel discussion, followed by table-top “lightning round”discussions, sharing tips on topics such as:
With $3.9 trillion under management State Street is among a select group of influential index fund firms emphasizing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) matters. We’ll sit down with SSGA’s CEO to get his perspectives on how boards can manage through historic disruption that is threatening corporate resiliency. He’ll share how SSGA is engaging with boards on workforce and climate challenges and opportunities. Don’t miss the conversation to help your company embrace new ideas that will mitigate downside risks, innovate and differentiate from your competitors.
With growing expectations from investors, employees and customers, every company is on a unique ESG journey. And now, boards must navigate a tidal wave of regulations and evolving standards frameworks. How are smart boards factoring these considerations into their ESG strategy? What questions should boards be asking management about the data they are collecting and the controls around those data points? And how do you develop a narrative—both internal and external—to talk about how your organization creates, measures and drives value? This case study will dive into these questions and more to help you develop and prioritize your ESG oversight efforts.
In Corporate Board Member’s 2022 What Directors Think survey, directors ranked workforce matters the second most challenging issue to oversee. How do boards get a handle on their workforce challenges, corporate culture and employee engagement? How do you assess where the gaps are in your human capital management efforts and hold management accountable? We’ll help your board develop a more disciplined, deliberate approach to oversight of this critical issue.
The use of AI has become table stakes and an increasingly important piece of corporate social responsibility. However, its use can lead to risk, if not managed appropriately. Subject matter experts from BCG will bring state-of-the-art thinking on how boards can effectively navigate the pitfalls and uncover business opportunities through the ethical use of AI.
Executing successful acquisitions can be a critical component of a company’s growth strategy. Yet, many transactions don’t ultimately perform as expected or end up being challenged by shareholder class-action lawsuits. Given the potential consequences of M&A activity to companies and their boards, directors have a very important stake in overseeing the transaction process. So how can boards influence the success of M&A transactions? Through analysis of high profile buy-side cases which have been argued in the news and/or in our court system, this panel will address fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, earn-outs, and more – providing practical and practiced advice for directors.
With more than 2 decades of board experience, including 18 years as lead director for TJX and experience chairing audit, compensation and nominating/governance committees on his various boards, Jack O’Brien has seen just about everything in the boardroom. Don’t miss the opportunity to glean insights and advice from the lessons he has learned from the trenches to help you lead your own board in the years to come.
Join attendees on the rooftop of the hotel for an evening of cocktails and networking!
Join attendees for dinner to celebrate our 2022 Distinguished Director honoree!
Care.com was an online platform designed to match caregivers with individuals seeking care for themselves, others, and pets, through job postings, caregiver profiles, and directories of local daycare centers. In March 2019, the Wall Street Journal had just published a 2,900-word investigative piece detailing potential trust and safety concerns of customers of Care.com. The success of Care.com’s business model required individuals to trust the platform enough to leave their children or elderly relatives with caregivers found through Care.com. If unaddressed, the claims in the Wall Street Journal might undermine that trust. Care.com’s leadership team had to decide how to respond to the article and evaluate whether Care.com’s existing safety measures were sufficient.
This is a one-of-a-kind session in which attendees will collaborate in small groups to answer questions together as we evaluate the tensions of how business models connect back to the mission and how the board can/should hold management accountable, such as:
After two years of disruptions, supply chains continue to be front-page news. A company’s vulnerability depends not only on its geographic footprint and sourcing strategies but also on operational choices. World-renowned supply chain expert Willy Shih will help you develop your intuition on supply chains and logistics so you can ask better questions and help your management teams manage vulnerabilities—now and in the future.
Continuing high levels of uncertainty, potentially game-changing advances in technology, the adoption of new business models, as well as other external forces, such as ESG pressures from multiple stakeholders, cybersecurity concerns and supply chain pressures, make the job of a director more challenging than ever before – how are your boards rethinking their roles and responsibilities and contributing to a company’s long-term success? This panel will share advice ‘from the trenches’ on how boards can add value to the strategic planning process, the role of the board in questioning the status quo and challenging management’s assumptions, and the keys to an effective CEO-board relationship in contributing to higher performance and superior business results.
