Leading From the Boardroom: The Diversity Imperative hosted by National Association of Corporate Directors (Triangle Chapter)

Description

The program is designed for current and aspiring corporate directors, and organizations interested in the latest data and insights on diversity, equity and inclusion and board decision-making. The program also will cover how individuals can prepare for service on a for-profit board and ways to advance skills as a sitting director. It is open to members and non-members of NACD.

Featured speakers include directors from a diverse set of corporate boards, including Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Fifth Third Bank, Bassett Furniture Industries, Sunoco Products, Syneos Health and ChannelAdvisor. They will address topics ranging from what companies are seeking in board directors; strategic priorities for corporations and implications for corporate governance; and balancing the racial justice movement and brand management. T

The program is presented in partnership with OnBoardNC, an organization that identifies and onboards highly qualified, board-ready female executives from the greater Research Triangle Park region, and the Director Diversity Initiative (DDI) of the UNC School of Law, which works with profit and non-profit boards of directors to increase their gender, racial and ethnic diversity. This is the first time that the 3 organizations have collaborated on education and outreach for the benefit of current and aspiring corporate directors.