NACD Florida Chapter

Congratulations to M. Shan Atkins NACD.DC, ICD.D, Jackie Daylor, Randall Hogan, Alexandra Lajoux, Anthony Pugliese, Adalio Sanchez, and Lauren Smith, NACD.DC for being named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) Directorship 100!

The NACD 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission report "Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Driving Trust and Value" is now available. The report is built to guide boards as they balance technological innovation and risk in an era of uncertainty. Co-chairs Nora M. Denzel and David Kenny led the commission, joined by 24 experienced directors from multiple industries. The result? Key actions and practical tools boards can adapt—because no two board cultures are the same. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gN5RFtQc

Following the recent US presidential election, boards face the challenge of navigating sensitive conversations with a focus on purpose rather than partisanship. In the new #BoardVision podcast episode, crisis communications expert Bruce Haynes and board member Anne Alonzo join NACD advisor Susan Paley to explore strategies for preventing controversial issues from escalating into crises. They offer practical advice on how boards can encourage productive, respectful discussions around difficult topics. Don’t miss these timely insights: https://lnkd.in/eDuu954k

The latest issue of Directorship magazine is now available. The Fall 2024 issue reveals the impact of the 2024 US election at the global level, at the national level, and on the boardroom level. Read more articles in the issue to learn why boards should focus on strategic AI risks and find out how a community-centered HVAC innovator became a Wall Street highflier. Read now: https://lnkd.in/gzhWMTW5

Boards today wrestle with a variety of technology and cyber issues that truly impact the strategy, performance, and risk of the enterprise. AI, cyber, ERP, digital strategy, privacy, build vs. buy, the role of the CIO, the liability of the CISO, board committees and subcommittees, new regulations, and legislation…these are all items that boards must now consider. Join our technology and cyber virtual panel to explore how boards think about these issues today. Panelists: 🔹Amit Chaudhary - Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Deloitte Consulting 🔹Devon Bryan - Globral Chief Information Security Officer, Carnival Corporation 🔹Karenann Terrell - Former Global CIO at Walmart & GSK. Independent board member at UiPath & Eaton Moderator: 🔹Larry Quinlan, NACD.DC - Board Director, ServiceNow, JLL and Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) Join us on Oct 30 for this virtual program. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dy74Nv9W

What an incredible evening we had at our first program of 2024-2025, featuring the inspiring Laurans Mendelson, CEO of Heico Corporation. In a captivating fireside chat led by Julie Neitzel, we delved into Mendelson's remarkable journey with HEICO, a testament to innovation, dedication, and teamwork. Thank you Laurans for sharing your journey with us. For more information about future chapter events, visit https://lnkd.in/eidpvp77

What a wonderful time at the #NACDSummit so far!

We’re honored to host Laurans Mendelson at our October program with a fireside chat led by Julie Neitzel, Heico director, and learn more about his luminary career and world-class accomplishments with HEICO Corp., a local Florida New York Stock Exchange company. In September 2023, Mendelson received the prestigious Howard Hughes Memorial Award, which is given to exceptional leaders who have advanced the fields of aviation and aerospace technology. Mendelson has received numerous other recognitions, including being a Living Legends of Aviation honoree. Mendelson took over Heico leadership in 1990 and together with his sons, Eric and Victor, co-presidents, have worked hard with the remarkable Heico team to build the company from a small South Florida provider of a few aircraft components into a rapidly growing and highly diversified aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company with over 10,000 team members operating in over 14 countries and across 23 US states. The Heico story is extraordinary, inspirational, and not one to miss! Join us on Oct. 16. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eZMMu_-5

The NACD Florida Chapter, the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced that Tampa Bay-based Leela J. Gray, Brigadier General (Retired) NACD.DC and Miami-based Luis G. Marconi, NACD.DC have joined the chapter board. Read more:

Many thanks to Jabil for hosting NACD Florida's annual Tampa/St. Pete program on February 8 at their magnificent headquarters in Tampa!