NACD New England Chapter

"Stewardship is about purposeful and responsible leadership that creates long-term value by fostering resilience, inclusivity, and collaboration across the organization. Unlike “leadership as usual,” stewardship requires adopting a holistic view, enabling board members to navigate complexity and embed purpose at the core of business performance." Read Board Stewardship: Leading with Purpose in Complex Times from Egon Zehnder https://lnkd.in/eDAcTZzn

Thank you David Dotlich, Elaine Eisenman, Tom Bogan, and Kevin A. Henry for an engaging and fruitful discussion on the role of Board oversight in managing talent issues within organizations. It was a fantastic way to wrap up our 2024 programs. Wondering what is in store for 2025? Find upcoming programs here: https://lnkd.in/ePhCEBpi

"Geopolitics has become a top business concern across industries and around the world. Two experts share their perspectives on how businesses are increasingly affected by globalization and its associated risks." Read more from Deloitte: https://lnkd.in/evHhBDGj

According to Grant Thornton (US)'s International Business Report (IBR), optimism among mid-market business leaders has reached a record high with 74% optimistic about the outlook for their economy over the next 12 months (up three points from Q2 2024). Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqjr9yK9

Don't miss this program tomorrow, register today: https://lnkd.in/efB-VYbb

In this roundup, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP outlines top securities enforcement developments and cases from November 2024 ⬇️

"After several years of rapid innovation in areas like 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and more, 2025 will be the year when these strides start to bear fruit and new technology goes from potential to proven. As 2024 ends, tech leaders will be preparing to meet new challenges and eager to claim new opportunities brought about by next year’s coming tech trends." Read BDO's 2025 Technology Predictions ⬇️

NACD New England Chapter board member Ellen Zane shares the trends, issues, and complexities that women looking to secure a board seat need to be prepared for ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dbZiEx_f

Join us on Jan. 16 for Hote Topics for the Upcoming Proxy Season: https://lnkd.in/enUNRYJV This panel will focus on key issues for companies and boards in the upcoming Proxy Season. It highlights essential areas, such as compensation, shareholder engagement, and critical topics in legal, accounting, and proxy services. The panel will cover regulatory and disclosure requirements impacting board composition, candidate selection, and performance compensation. It also addresses the evolving role of Board Directors, expected SEC regulations, and intensified scrutiny in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) areas. Additionally, the panel will focus on the increasing engagement by institutional shareholders with management and boards, emphasizing the need for directors to understand potential challenges and prepare accordingly. Panelists 🔹Steve Barth - Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP 🔹John Capone - Office Managing Partner, New England & Upstate New York, KPMG 🔹Brianna C. - Vice President of U.S. Research, Glass Lewis Moderator 🔹keith jesson - Partner, Pay Governance LLC

Track board diversity disclosures using this Board Diversity Disclosure Benchmarking Tool from KPMG: https://lnkd.in/eSNvHc3d