Our 15th annual conference will provide open, “off-the-record” dialogue and global perspectives from directors, investors and management on today’s key governance issues. Participants will share their experiences and provide frameworks for dealing with the most relevant governance topics, ranging from economic and global risks, to...
Is there a legitimate role for ethics as a driver of business behavior in our increasingly transactional world? Though the question may sound unduly provocative, company boards and executives – without necessarily even realizing it – are often forced to confront this issue. What role should ethics play in business decision-making, and has the answer to this question changed as the characteristics of shareholders and stakeholders has evolved over the years?
The transformation of today’s workforce makes it imperative to manage talent as a key strategic asset. The evolving skills that an organization needs are a significant component of human capital and associated strategies. As an intangible asset not listed on a company’s balance sheet, effective human capital oversight is critical for an organization to achieve its goals and remain agile.
Boards of directors, CEOs and organizational leaders are being faced with abrupt shifts in every facet of their business in a new reality, which was unimaginable just a few months ago. Join us to hear from experienced CEOs and board directors about resilience and what it takes to pivot effectively in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.
One of the top priorities of a company’s board of directors is ensuring that an effective CEO succession plan is in place. To achieve this goal, the board must focus on identifying and developing experienced, highly qualified executives who will be equipped to step into key roles when necessary. When the right leader is on top, with a successor identified, the risks to both business continuity and organizational performance is significantly reduced. Our
Our experts will discuss the impact of this disruption and offer solutions to overcoming major breakdowns in the production and distribution of a supply chain.
At this uniquely challenging time, where crises have collided, boards of directors are facing a new reality brought about by a pandemic and the explosion of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our panel of experts will discuss how – at this moment of truth...
Data can be one of the organizations most powerful tools and serve as an accelerator to empower innovation. It is critical that a company capture and analyze new information and trends that could impact its business outcomes. Most organizations today are data-rich. The amount of...
Public companies are continuously searching for qualified board candidates. The new California mandate, requiring the inclusion of women on boards, creates even greater demand. Understand the full scope of what it means to be a director on a publicly-traded company board. Let the Corporate Directors...
Come learn how to prepare your board bio as you seek a director position.
As boards respond to the challenges and limitations regarding privacy, cyber and related regulatory issues, one of their key goals is to avoid costly mistakes, with a focus on making savvy, highly effective decisions that will safeguard the organization. As privacy and cybersecurity converge, it is...
We find ourselves living “in interesting times,” which may stay “interesting” for longer than anticipated. Our current reality has created an entirely different future and has accelerated the pace of human capital transformation. In our new normal, boards of directors are pressed to review their workforce strategies...
Networking, networking, networking! Corporate Directors Forum is excited to launch our new virtual platform, Remo, which is a virtual space that empowers people to freely communicate and connect with each other “face-to-face.” Join us over lunch for a fun, Members-Only hour of independent, free-flowing virtual...
Join our Fireside Chat with Jenny Ming, former President & CEO of Charlotte Russe, and former President of Old Navy, as she discusses her career and leadership journey with interviewer extraordinaire, Rick Bennett, President & CEO of ValueEdge Advisors. Hear from one of the most...
Life has suddenly and unexpectedly been disrupted for everyone, whether you are a board director or on the management team. We didn’t make a conscious choice to disrupt our lives or our company’s stability; circumstances made it for us. In this session, techniques to turn...
Thank You to Our Sponsor! Value-chain management plays a critical role in the complexity of supply chains. Directors face the evolving marketplace, which demands boundaryless thinking to ensure a supply chain that reacts quickly to continuously changing needs. Our...
In light of our changed reality, and with increasingly stringent requirements, directors, management and investors must now lead their organizations through uncharted territory. Our 16th annual conference – held in partnership with University of California Berkeley Center for Law and Business – will provide an open forum...
Be the decision-maker in this mergers and acquisitions (M&A) workshop, which will use a mock boardroom setting to incorporate the many key aspects of the M&A process. The discussion will be facilitated by M&A legal and financial professionals that will tie in current, real-life examples...
Thank You to Our Sponsors! Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACS) have exploded as an increasingly popular way for private companies to go public. There were more SPAC IPOs in 2020 than traditional IPOs. The market for SPAC IPOs and so-called “de-SPAC”...
Join us for an engaging discussion on what it means to be appointed as a Director of a Board by sharing the experiences of long term Director David Pyott, newly appointed Director Christine Scheunemann, and George Anderson, who regularly represents Boards looking for their next...
As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.
As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.
As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.
The Director of the Year Award was created to recognize directors for outstanding performance in the boardroom and behind the scenes. Nominees may be from any industry and must be a resident of the San Diego area or serve on a board of a company located in...
As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.
Over the last decade, more and more cases are in the news discussing how very significant organizations can no longer operate because access to their data and functionality of their computers is being held for ransom. These attacks have become professionalized and some estimates place damages at hundreds of millions per year. Our experts will break down the “evidence” and provide techniques of prevention and/or harm mitigation.
Public companies are continuously searching for qualified board candidates. The new California mandate, requiring the inclusion of women on boards, creates even greater demand.
Acceleration in remote work, mass resignations and automation trends will require more and more people to switch occupations and learn new skills. Now more than ever, boards of directors and corporate leaders must work together to prepare their workforce of the future for the shift that lies ahead.
Acceleration in remote work, mass resignations and automation trends will require more and more people to switch occupations and learn new skills. Now more than ever, boards of directors and corporate leaders must work together to prepare their workforce of the future for the shift that lies ahead.
The significant supply chain disruption we are experiencing on a global scale has produced an upheaval with equally significant cascading effects at every level. It’s complicated and highly interconnected.
The pandemic disrupted almost every aspect of the global supply chain, and scarcity has become commonplace. With a shortage in shipping containers and reduction in shipping, an increase in the demand for durable goods and rampant labor shortages, we are running short of many products, and prices are shooting up.
Our expert panelists will discuss:
How the supply chain broke
What it will take to fix it
How Boards and the C-Suite can mitigate the fallout
How to strategically prepare for what’s ahead
Organizations cannot build their reputation among stakeholders if they are not trusted. How can your board members ensure that internal and external communications are helping to build that trust? In the post-trust era in which we find ourselves today, our expert in national security issues as well as communications, ethics and leadership, retired Major General Mari K Eder of the United States Army, will provide practical guidelines to communicate effectively and show us:
How “truth” serves not only to protect our organizational reputation but also to promote it
Why it is so critically important to lead with clear and direct communications grounded in truth
How to apply some of the tried-and-true strategies to become trusted advisors to our clients and all stakeholders
Our expert panelists will discuss the impact of selecting the right CEO to ensure that all stakeholders feel motivated and inspired to continually strengthen the organization and enhance its long-term performance.
Our expert panelists will discuss the impact of selecting the right CEO to ensure that all stakeholders feel motivated and inspired to continually strengthen the organization and enhance its long-term performance.
Join our experts as they discuss critical issues regarding current trends in commercial space and what this means for the board of directors, C-Suite executives and the entire workforce.
Our expert panelists will discuss PR tools and strategies to help you understand the do’s and don’ts of managing your company’s reputation when it’s at risk.
Our expert panelists will discuss current market uncertainty and volatility as well as other factors to watch when considering long-term growth strategies.
We are getting conflicting messages regarding the economy. Inflation is high and housing is less affordable, and yet, there continues to be an upturn in exports, increased consumer spending and hiring is still strong. Our expert panelists will discuss these issues and the current economic outlook.
Our expert will discuss how our new political realities will impact not only our San Diego region, but also how the policymaking context over the next two years may affect how American companies operate in local and global markets.
In our constantly changing reality, and with increasingly stringent regulations and requirements, directors, management and investors must now lead their organizations through uncertainty in uncharted territory. Our 18th annual conference – held in partnership with the University of California Berkeley Center for Law and Business – will...
Our speakers will share their professional insights on the Theranos trial and examine the decisions made at the leadership and corporate board level, highlighting important reminders of the critical role directors play in oversight and accountability. Their presentation will also provide insights about how gender dynamics impacted the trial of Elizabeth Holmes.
ESG might be the hot-button issue for business leaders this year. From impending regulations at the SEC, to political backlash, to bank failures, ESG is top of mind for directors and management teams globally. This event will unpack the many facets of the environmental, social, and...
Mix & Mingle with your fellow Corporate Directors Forum members on Tuesday, May 16th at Harland Brewing (One Paseo)!
Each year, Corporate Directors Forum honors San Diego’s top directors. The purpose of the awards is to pay tribute to outstanding performances in the boardroom and behind the scenes. Honorees are nominated by their boardroom peers to recognize their extraordinary contributions in various award categories.