NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report: The Relationship Between the Board & the CEO

This program explored the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations regarding how boards and CEOs can improve their strategic alignment, trust, and impact. It explored how CEO and board engagement, actions, and behaviors, supported by intentional board culture and processes result in stronger communications, improved strategic planning, productive risk-taking, and better business outcomes. 

This discussion considered how and why productive board-CEO relationships promote strategic differentiation and risk mitigation. It also examined the critical role of the Lead Director and their relationship with the CEO.

This program will provided directors with actionable insights regarding how:

• CEO-Board relationships can successfully enhance mutual trust, communication, and strategic impact. 

• Intentional CEO-Board collaboration and open communications shape strategy development and enhance value creation.

• To build a cohesive and high-impact board culture with supportive practices and processes.

• To effectively leverage the Lead Director role and its influence with the CEO and board.

• To achieve the benefits of high performing boards.

   

AGENDA:
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM (PST)/8:45 AM - 10:00 AM (MST): Program
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)/10:00 - 10:30 AM (MST): Optional Small Group Networking

SPEAKERS

Lead Independent Director, Nominating and Governance Committee Chair, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Ginger Graham

Ginger Graham has a broad and diverse background helping companies navigate big change under heavy regulatory conditions. She is the former president and CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals. With more than 25 years of experience navigating the changing responsibilities of board members, Graham has served on over 30 boards of public, private, academic, or nonprofit organizations...

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Former CEO and President, USAA; Vice Chair, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Wayne Peacock

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Wayne Peacock is the vice chair of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), the leading voice for veteran and military caregivers. Founded in 2011, EDF delivers programs and advocates for military caregivers to ensure every caregiver can thrive...

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MODERATOR

Director, Mohawk Industries; Michelman; NACD PSW Chapter

Karen Bogart

Dr. Karen Smith Bogart is the President of Smith Bogart Consulting. She has extensive experience in profit and loss management, marketing, innovation, manufacturing, change management, and human resources. She formerly was a Senior Vice President of Eastman Kodak Company and managed global consumer, health, and commercial businesses. She also was the Chairman and President of Greater Asia, located in Shanghai, China, responsible for Kodak’s businesses and operations across Asia...

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