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The State of the Economy Series 2026: Van Hesser, Chief Strategist, KBRA

July 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Webinar

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Capital Area Events / The State of the Economy Series 2026: Van Hesser, Chief Strategist, KBRA

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Member Price: Complimentary

Non Member Price: Complimentary

Credits: 1 NACD Credit

Credit markets are a critical force shaping corporate performance and strategic flexibility. For boards, understanding these markets is essential to effective oversight.

This session will explore how current credit conditions influence a company’s cost of capital, access to liquidity, and ability to execute on strategy. Leading credit strategist Van Hesser will address how boards can better evaluate financial resilience, challenge management assumptions, and ensure preparedness across a range of credit scenarios.

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Speaker

Van Hesser

Chief Strategist, KBRA

Van Hesser is a senior managing director and chief strategist at KBRA, where he is responsible for commenting on market and economic developments and their impact on credit markets. He is also a member of the firm’s executive committee...

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