Table Talk: The Directors' Role in CEO Succession: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Seats were limited, and reservations were made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Table Talk provided an opportunity for a small group of NACD members to engage with their director peers and a subject matter expert to discuss a relevant topic over a meal.

Attendees were encouraged to come prepared to engage with fellow directors, share experiences, and learn from industry experts as they led the discussion on the following topics:

• What were the best practices in CEO succession planning?

• What were the potential pitfalls and common mistakes?

• How had companies aligned succession planning with company strategy and culture?

• What types of approaches had been successful in developing a strong pipeline of CEO successor candidates?

• What were the most effective approaches to ensure a smooth transition and onboarding for the new CEO?

Subject Matter Experts

Marcia Avedon (Corporate Director, Generac and Acuity Brands; Executive Director, CES; and NACD Carolinas Chapter Board Member)

Maryann Bruce (Corporate Director, Amalgamated Bank and NextPoint Financial; Founding Member NACD Carolinas Chapter)

Professor Donald “DJ” Schepker (Research Director for CES)

Professor Patrick Wright (Founder of CES and Chair of the Management Department)