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Surviving the Shocks - The Board's Role in the Sustainable Enterprise

When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET


Where: PwC Office

101 Seaport Boulevard, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02210

Don’t miss our next expert panel discussion:

SURVIVAL LESSONS FROM SUDDEN AND DRAMATIC CHANGE


Who would have predicted that we would have faced a pandemic, the whip-lash of dramatic interest rate increases, or immense supply chain distortions caused by war? Yet businesses had to deal with all these in the last 3 years. Some failed, many survived.


Other changes, like the unplanned departure of a key employee, can happen at any moment and be just as devastating. Sustainable businesses respond effectively and can even turn the unexpected into an opportunity. The Board plays a key role in this. Being less consumed with daily decision-making, effective Boards place a priority on long-term thinking, using techniques from horizon-scanning to risk management to contingency planning. In this session, we will discover how the most effective Boards act as stewards of a business's long-term sustainability. 


PwC’s Private practice works exclusively with private and emerging companies through all stages of their journey. Serving as collaborative business advisors, the partners have seen firsthand what worked and what didn’t across a broad range of organizations and industries. Come hear their insights along with special guests who will join the discussion.


Moderator


Matt DiGuiseppe

Managing Director,

Governance Insights Center, PwC



Matt is a Managing Director with PwC’s Governance Insights Center, which strives to strengthen the connection between directors, executive teams, and investors by helping them navigate the evolving governance landscape. 


Matt has over 15 years of corporate governance experience, is a member of the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) Markets Advisory Committee, and sits on the advisory board of the University of Delaware Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. He was the founding chairperson of the Investor Stewardship Group (ISG), which advanced a set of corporate governance and stewardship principles for the US market. 


Panelist


Eric Farnkoff, Partner

PwC Private - PwC, Boston

 

Eric is an Assurance partner with more than 20 years of experience dedicated to serving private companies. His client base consists entirely of privately owned businesses in the manufacturing, industrial services/utilities, engineering and construction, government contracting, retail and distribution, and service industries. 


Eric has assisted with many of the challenges faced by private companies as they pass through different life-cycle stages, including acquisitions and divestitures, organizational restructuring, business process improvements, financing transactions, financial reporting matters, and other business issues. Eric has extensive experience working with fast-paced, highly transactional private equity portfolio companies seeking near, medium, or long-term exit transactions including potential public offerings.

 

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Directors' Table Dinner

When: Wednesday, October 25

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Harvard Club

374 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02215

Join us for an upcoming Directors' Table Dinner event, where Rick Williams from our PDA - NE Leadership Team will be your host for an enriching evening of networking.


This event is highly received and offers a unique opportunity for meaningful connections in an intimate group setting. Register now before all the spots are filled!

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PDA / FEI Joint Event: Journey To The Board


When: Tuesday, November 7

5:30pm - 8:30pm


Where: Strazione di Federal

123 Moody Street

Waltham, MA 02453

Join FEI Boston & the Private Directors Association - New England on November 7 at Stazione di Federal for an insightful panel discussion where we will bring together accomplished board members to share their expertise and guide you through the path to a board seat.


Discover the diverse world of board opportunities and gain valuable insights into what it takes to secure a position at the boardroom table. Whether you're an aspiring board member or seeking to enhance your governance knowledge, this is your chance to learn from the best. Register now: 


Paul Chisholm, Experienced Board Member and Retired CEO

Cynthia E. Clark, PhD, Board Member, Bentley University and Boston Public Library

Elaine Eisenman, Chair, Board of Directors, Private Director's Association

Julie Norris, Senior Client Partner, Board and CEO Services, Korn Ferry

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