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The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
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The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
The Director's Table:
Strategic Conversations on Today's Challenges
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Email:
programs@texastricities.nacdonline.org
Phone:
346-250-2802
Jenn Cox
Executive Director
Mya Risner
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Chennya Lister
Chapter Administrator
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In Person | September 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT | Austin, TX
On September 25 in Austin, we brought together directors and experts for a highly interactive program on governance and board leadership. The session opened with a panel discussion, where facilitators highlighted key themes including board succession planning, the role of compensation in supporting good governance, intentional renewal and development in the nonprofit sector, and the broader market dynamics and oversight expectations shaping today’s boards.
Following the panel, participants rotated through small-group roundtables led by Heather O’Keefe of Egon Zehnder, Tom McNeill of Meridian Compensation Partners, and Robert Davis of GHD. These conversations gave attendees the opportunity to expand on panel topics, compare perspectives with peers, and gather practical tools for strengthening board effectiveness.
Directors left with a deeper understanding of how boards can proactively respond to evolving risks, engage stakeholders with greater impact, and sharpen decision-making at the table. Events like these not only equip directors with actionable insights, but also strengthen the director community across industries.
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Program Resources
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Egon Zehnder
GHD
Meridian Compensation Partners
Discussion Facilitators
The Houston Egon Zehnder office, established in 2006, is an executive search and board advisory leader in the global energy sector as well as serving clients in the private equity, services, consumer, and health-care sectors. They also advise boards and clients on leadership development, board and executive effectiveness and innovation.
GHD is a global, multidisciplinary professional services network providing clients with integrated solutions across advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction. They future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Meridian Compensation Partners delivers effective solutions and independent advice in executive compensation and corporate governance consulting. Meridian provides management, boards and compensation committees at public and private corporations with services that include board level advisory services, compensation program design, research and competitive market intelligence on executive pay and governance matters.
Email:
programs@texastricities.nacdonline.org
Phone:
346-250-2802
Jenn Cox
Executive Director
Mya Risner
Marketing & Engagement Manager
Chennya Lister
Chapter Administrator
Find a Chapter
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