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Debunking the Myth of the Fast and Successful Succession Plan
By Suzanne Bates and Sarah Woods
Guidance for creating a strong CEO succession plan prior to a departure.
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Elevating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Boardroom
02/20/2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Directorship Magazine
Five winning boards leverage the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) to enhance their governance and create long-term value for their organizations and stakeholders.
Each year, NACD recognizes the boards that prioritize diversity with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Awards. NACD recognized its 2023 winners at a gala in October 2023 in conjunction with this annual NACD Directors Summit. These five organizations that received this honor leveraged the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) to enhance their governance and create long-term value for their organizations and stakeholders...
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Natalie Heavren is a freelance writer and the former assistant editor of Directorship.
This article is from the Winter 2024 issue of Directorship.
Photos From The Event
Board chair and CEO Jennifer Rumsey accepts the award in the public company—large cap category on behalf of Cummins.
Board chair Rodney E. Slater accepts the award in the privately owned company category on behalf of MITRE.
Quincy L. Miller, president of Eastern Bankshares and vice chair and president, Eastern Bank, accepts the award in the public company—small cap category on behalf of Eastern Bank.
Board chair Stephen T. O’Hearn accepts the award in the public company—mid cap category on behalf of Reinsurance Group of America.
Board chair Charlene Dukes accepts the award in the not-for-profit organization category on behalf of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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