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Kristen Coscia
Executive Director
kristen@philadelphia.nacdonline.org

Elizabeth Parisoli
Administrator
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NACD Philadelphia Chapter
P.O. Box 1
Wynnewood, PA 19096
programs@philadelphia.nacdonline.org
610-640-5454

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About The Event

This event convened senior directors, executives, and dealmakers to explore the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions. Attendees gained critical insights into emerging regulatory and macro‑economic dynamics that will shape deal flow and valuation trends. Participants learned how to evaluate strategic alternatives in an uncertain interest‑rate environment, anticipate shifts in antitrust enforcement, and more.

Through case studies and peer-led discussion, attendees sharpened their ability to assess integration risk and value creation post‑close. They absorbed best practices for stakeholder communication, board oversight of M&A strategy, and methods for balancing speed with governance. The event also equipped them to recognize differing capital appetites across private equity, strategic buyers, and SPACs, enhancing their capacity to navigate financing complexities. Above all, participants left better prepared to lead boards and executives through the next wave of transactions—confident in their ability to ask the right questions, manage risk, and drive long‑term enterprise value.

Speakers

Independent Director

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott is an accomplished dealmaker and advisor to boards and senior management. With over 25 years of extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development and strategic alliances, Maynard-Elliott has demonstrated leadership in management of multi-functional teams and influence on executive decision-making to create shareholder value…

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Partner, Market Industry Leader – Insurance, Forvis Mazars

Anthony Stranix

Anthony has over 22 years of experience providing audit, accounting, internal audit, consulting and due diligence services to the full range of insurance companies including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, reinsurers, captives, brokers and MGAs…

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Senior Partner, McKinsey & Co.

Jake Henry

Jake is currently the global co-leader of McKinsey’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, and the leader of our Practice in North America.  From 2019-2023, he served as the global co-leader of McKinsey Life Sciences, and the leader of our Practice in North America...

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Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Planning and Strategy, Eaton

Sergio Letelier

Sergio Letelier is senior vice president, Corporate Development, Planning and Strategy for Eaton, a global intelligent power management company. He is responsible for leading Eaton’s corporate strategy and global mergers and acquisitions activity...

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Moderator

Independent Board Director

Daria Torres

Daria Torres is a tech-savvy, proven strategist with over 20 years of global, cross-sector executive experience. As founder and managing partner of Walls Torres Group, Daria has led her firm in serving an extensive portfolio of esteemed clients, including blue chip Fortune 500 businesses, pioneering technology companies, multi-national philanthropic organizations, and leading academic institutions…

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NACD Philadelphia
Contact Us

Kristen Coscia
Executive Director
kristen@philadelphia.nacdonline.org

Elizabeth Parisoli
Administrator
elizabeth@philadelphia.nacdonline.org

NACD Philadelphia Chapter
P.O. Box 1
Wynnewood, PA 19096
programs@philadelphia.nacdonline.org
610-640-5454

Find a Chapter

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