AlixPartners is a results-driven global consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges—from urgent performance improvement to complex restructuring, from risk mitigation to accelerated transformation. These are the moments when everything is on the line—a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only measure our success in terms of the results we deliver. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side. When it really matters.
APTMetrics is a human resources consulting organization with a foundation built on a deep understanding of the science of I-O psychology and over 25 years of practical experience supporting Fortune® 500 enterprises. Founded in 1995 by Kathleen Kappy Lundquist, Ph.D., and John C. Scott, Ph.D., our multi-functional staff of psychologists, HR professionals, IT specialists and other experts devise practical solutions to help our clients connect with, assess, select, develop and retain their top talent.
At BDO, our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BlackCloak secures the personal digital lives of corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, and their families. We tailor our specialist technology, expertise and support to provide bespoke solutions that protect the privacy, devices and homes of our clients from cyber threats, delivering peace of mind in an increasingly connected world.
BoardProspects is the premier board recruitment solution for public and private companies. Our innovative platform offers for-profit corporations of all sizes a cost-effective way to identify, assess, and recruit board members, and our community of 14,000+ highly engaged decision makers with wide-ranging expertise, including aspiring and experienced corporate directors across industries and functions.
The Chicago Network is a premier organization of Chicagoland’s most influential senior executive women leaders. Our 500+ members are at the forefront of the city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities. Our purpose is to empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business and philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation. Our vision is Gender Equity. At All Levels. Everywhere.
DDI's Executive Services team provides succession, coaching, and assessment services that help leaders succeed from their first executive role until they reach the boardroom. Our suite of services is specially designed to manage risk at the top, and help executives thrive both as individuals and as teams. Our experts have deep experience working with boards of directors, CEOs, and executive teams to create sound, data-driven succession plans.
Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers worldwide. It provides its clients with legal and business solutions locally, regionally and internationally using integrated teams of lawyers with experience that spans a broad range of disciplines. DLA Piper is widely recognized for its pioneering approach and extensive geographic reach, which enables the practice to look after the business issues that matter to its clients - whether they are large or small. Clients of DLA Piper include single-owner startups, local and household name companies, multinationals, financial institutions, FTSE and Fortune 500 enterprises and their subsidiaries, public bodies and governments.
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multidisciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. All in to shape the future with confidence.
In 2016, Forbes Media partnered with Advantage Media to expand its brand into book publishing, recognizing Advantage's best-in-class standards. The collaboration resulted in Forbes Books, where Advantage Media serves as the exclusive publisher for Forbes, dedicated to leaders who are truly “The Best in Business.” The focus is on selecting game-changing authors and thought leaders who understand how publishing a book can amplify their message and inspire audiences. Since its inception, Forbes Books has become a leading independent business book publisher, committed to elevating the voices of those shaping the future of their industries
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Subject matter experts located across major business centers around the world work closely to help clients anticipate challenges, illuminate opportunities, while navigating complex business issues and evolving stakeholder expectations to manage and mitigate financial, regulatory and reputational risks.
FW Cook is an independent executive compensation consulting firm that provides objective advice to boards and management of the world’s leading companies. Our principle objective is to add value to the executive pay programs and processes of our clients. We collaborate with our clients to solve complex problems and design programs that support their business strategy and successfully link executive pay to shareholder value. Founded in 1973, we serve public, private, and tax-exempt organizations across a broad spectrum of industries. We are a market leader in board engagements among major indices. FW Cook’s offices are located in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, and Boston.
Global Data Innovation transforms enterprise technology challenges into competitive advantages, converting AI ambition into accelerated impact. Using the TRUST framework, we unlock measurable ROI from AI, cyber, and data initiatives while reducing risk to near zero. Our clients achieve faster time-to-market, frictionless operational efficiencies, and brand-building competitive positioning. We specialize in board-ready governance structures that expedite scaling, stakeholder trust, and long-term enterprise value. From crisis management – which our clients by and large avoid – to strategic transformation, we guide industry leaders through complex environments with focus and clarity, translating uncertainty into confidence, risk into resilience, and governance into growth.
Make Google part of your security team with Mandiant frontline experts, intel-driven security operations, multi-cloud risk management and secure-by-design and default platforms — supercharged by AI. Organizations can reduce digital risk and secure their AI transformation with the same cybersecurity specialists, capabilities, and secure enterprise platforms Google uses to keep more people and organizations safe online than anyone else in the world, powered by our industry-leading threat intelligence. AI enhances all of these components, enabling security teams to detect more threats, minimize toil, and take productivity to new levels.
Kekst CNC, the global strategic communications boutique of Publicis Groupe, has pioneered strategic communications to help our clients achieve their most important business goals for more than 50 years. With offices in the world’s major corporate and financial centers, we use insight, creativity, and judgement to partner with clients seeking to grow, transform, or protect their organizations. The firm provides communications counsel on high-stakes matters including M&A, shareholder activism and governance, crisis communications, restructurings, cybersecurity, litigation support and regulatory investigations, public affairs, investor relations, issues and reputation management, and digital and social communications.
Linklaters is a leading global law firm, supporting and investing in the future of our clients wherever they do business. We combine legal expertise with a collaborative and innovative approach to help clients navigate constantly evolving markets and regulatory environments, pursuing opportunities and managing risk worldwide.
At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can’t wait. With access to more than 1,900 employment attorneys in more than 100 offices around the world, our clients don’t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, a diverse team of the brightest minds, and powerful proprietary technology, we deliver groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.
Meridian Compensation Partners works with Compensation Committees to ensure the most effective processes are in place to go beyond mere compliance with governance requirements and create healthy, dynamic relationships between the board, management and its advisors. Our ultimate goal is to help boards attract and retain critical talent and make informed business decisions that will link pay and performance, drive business results, increase shareholder value and mitigate potential risks.
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.
At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum.
Sidley is an elite global law firm powered by lawyers who practice at the highest level of the profession. Backed by 156 years of trailblazing heritage, we deliver superior service to a high-caliber group of market leaders worldwide, while placing a premium on collaboration and diversity. We have more than 2,100 lawyers who wield deep experience in litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters spanning over 50 legal disciplines and industries. With 21 offices situated in major commercial and financial capitals around the world, our lawyers possess the cultural awareness and legal acumen needed to advise clients in today’s global economy.
Modern boards need exceptional and diverse talent to maximize long term sustainable value to all stakeholders and the world. SWB’s mission is to increase the representation, readiness, and influence of Stanford-affiliated leaders on public, private, and nonprofit boards. We do this through programs to enhance director proficiency, board match services to help companies and non-profits find their next board member, and a community of leaders committed to learning, sharing, and mentorship. Stanford Women on Boards includes members with degrees and affiliations across Stanford.
The Director Development Initiative (DDI) at the University of North Carolina School of Law has a database that is over 1,200 strong. Seventy percent of the registrants are female and fifty-five percent are people of color. The registrants are current and aspiring board members. The DDI provided names/resumes for 53 board seat searches in 2024. These searches are free, focus on a company’s specific search criteria, and are usually returned within one week. Please take advantage of this resource in your next director search.
Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for the past 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in establishing a geographic footprint that has allowed the Firm to partner with clients wherever they do business. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.
For over 170 years, Winston & Strawn has been a trusted adviser to clients across all industries. Our attorneys counsel U.S. and multinational public companies on corporate governance, securities, and compliance issues. We advise boards, committees, and senior executives on matters such as board structuring, succession planning, shareholder activism, and SEC regulation. With one of the nation’s most experienced teams, we keep clients updated on changing trends and best practices, enabling proactive management of governance and compliance challenges. Our depth of experience ensures comprehensive support for public companies navigating today’s complex regulatory landscape.
Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB) is a powerful and intimate network of experienced board directors focused on advancing board excellence, modernizing governance and amplifying the influence of women inside the boardroom and beyond. Our members are active corporate board directors who serve on public and private for-profit boards. With over 1000 members representing over 2,400 private and public boards, we’re focused on delivering excellence and diversity one Extraordinary Woman at a time.
Since 2002, Women in the Boardroom have been the experts that help you get your seat at the table. With nearly 60% of our VIP Members serving on corporate boards, our proven process provides a customized step-by-step approach to getting on your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd corporate board.
