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Mastering Governance in Private Companies 

Director Imperatives Series: Presented by NACD Research Triangle Chapter

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December 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST Webinar

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About The Event

Member Price: Complimentary

Non Member Price: $50.00

Credits: 3 NACD Credits

The NACD Research Triangle Chapter invites private company directors and business leaders to engage in a focused discussion on proven governance principles that strengthen organizational resilience and accountability.

In the changing business environment, effective governance is essential for the success and sustainability of private companies. This session will explore the principles and practices that lead to strong governance frameworks specifically designed for private businesses. Participants will review best practices for board composition, strategic oversight, risk management, and compliance. Through expert-led discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into building a governance structure that promotes long-term growth and operational excellence. Join us to learn the art of governance and prepare your company to handle the challenges of today’s fast-paced market.

Presented by the NACD Research Triangle Chapter as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening board leadership and governance excellence in our region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate governance practices unique to private companies compared to public-company frameworks.

  2. Assess and recommend board composition strategies that align with ownership structures, growth stages, and stakeholder needs.

  3. Apply governance best practices in strategic oversight, risk management, and compliance within the private company context.

  4. Evaluate governance frameworks that enhance operational resilience and long-term value creation.

  5. Identify emerging challenges and opportunities facing private company boards and develop strategies to address them effectively.

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Featured Speakers

Managing Director, Private Equity and Transaction Advisory, Cherry Bekaert

Cameron Smith

Cameron is a Managing Director with Cherry Bekaert's Advisory Services. She helps develop and drive the Firm's internal and external growth strategies for the Asset Management and Private Equity Industry, and she is a leader in the Firm's Transactions Advisory Practice focused on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)...

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Fireside Chat

 

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Managing Partner | LeVert Ventures

Karen LeVert

Karen LeVert is Managing Partner for LeVert Ventures, and a Venture Partner at Pappas Capital. She has a proven track record of progressing early-stage technologies from university research labs to commercialization as co-founder and CEO of two innovation labs, Southeast TechInventures, Inc. (STI) and Ag TechInventures, LLC (AgTI)...

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Senior Managing Director of New Listings and Capital Market, Nasdaq

Ryo Kuroki

Ryo Kuroki is Senior Managing Director of New Listings and Capital Markets at Nasdaq. In his role, Ryo is responsible for maintaining relationships with private companies on the East Coast and serving as a trusted advisor for private companies as they evaluate the public markets...

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Panelist

 

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Excelerate Health Ventures

Bobby Bahram

Bobby Bahram is a seasoned executive and investor with over 25 years of experience building and scaling technology-driven companies, with a particular focus on healthcare...

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Board Director & C-Suite Business Executive

Sandy Howe

Sandy Howe is a board director and accomplished C-suite executive with more than 25 years of experience driving operational strategy, business development, and go-to-market transformation across technology, infrastructure, broadcast, and media sectors...

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Co-founder and CFO of Core Ai Corporation

James Lackland

James Lackland is a seasoned finance and operations executive whose career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to driving sustainable growth. With a diverse educational background that includes...

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Moderator

 

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Director | Terra Dotta, OnBoardNC, and NACD Research Triangle Chapter

Suzanne Miglucci, NACD.DC

With a breadth of expertise - from CEO to board director and digital transformation expert - Suzanne Miglucci has a 20-plus year track record of leadership successes across publicly traded and privately held technology, retail, and e-commerce companies. Suzanne’s professional background is strongly rooted in bringing new technologies to market...

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NACD Research Triangle
Contact Us

Tara Foy
Executive Director
NACD Research Triangle Chapter
executivedirector@researchtriangle.nacdonline.org

Jason Nelson
Chapter Administrator
NACD Research Triangle Chapter
chapteradmin@researchtriangle.nacdonline.org

Find a Chapter

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NACD and the NACD Chapter Network organizations (NACD) are non-partisan, nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing directors with the opportunity to discuss timely governance oversight practices. The views of the speakers and audience are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NACD.