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NACD Directorship 100™
The Directorship 100™ Awards celebrate the most influential directors and governance leaders who exemplify excellence, integrity, and impact – both in the boardroom and beyond. Each year, NACD honors more than 100 outstanding individuals shaping the future of corporate governance, highlighted by the prestigious B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award and the Directors of the Year distinction. In 2025, we proudly continue this tradition, recognizing those whose leadership sets the standard for boards nationwide.
Peter Gleason: Competitive Advantage through Cybersecurity
Read the full article from Peter Gleason here:
COO Kimberly Simpson: Inside the Boardroom – Board Expectations & Trends
COO Kimberly Simpson recently spoke at the 2025 National Club Association Conference. Listen to the session here:
Directorship CEO Letter
Read how NACD's president and CEO distinguishes between time-bound and year-round planning for boards.
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NACD and its leaders are frequently featured in top-tier media for their perspectives on governance, risk, and boardroom trends.
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NACD is the largest U.S. network of corporate directors.
Our 24,000+ members represent 94% of the Fortune 1000 and the full spectrum of industries and services.
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Looking for a powerful voice on governance and board leadership? Our speakers are subject matter experts who have timely insights on board leadership, risk oversight, strategy, culture, and emerging trends shaping the boardroom. Whether you are hosting a conference, corporate program, or educational seminar, NACD speakers deliver practical guidance and thought leadership tailored to your audience.
Peter Gleason
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly Simpson
Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Friso van der Oord
Senior Vice President, Content
Marcel Bucsescu
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
Transforming Technology Oversight
New Podcast Episode
It can feel impossible to distinguish between reality and hype when it comes to new technologies. But that’s exactly what strategic boards are doing, says Grant Thornton’s Adam Bowen.
In this episode, Bowen and NACD’s Dylan Sandlin discuss the board’s role in tying digital transformation to strategy, how technology executives can work with the board, and how directors can stay current on new technologies.
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NACD Directors Summit™ 2026
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October 11-14, 2026
The Gaylord National Harbor | Washington, DC Area