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Join us at our upcoming NACD PSW Chapter Programs
Stay up-to-date on the latest virtual and
in-person events by visiting our website.
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Key Insights From The
Strategic Partnerships Committee
by Christine Scheuneman
Chair, Strategic Partnerships Committee
The NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter Strategic Partnerships Committee was organized just over a year ago by a group of enthusiastic and creative directors who are highly engaged in developing relationships with industry and academic groups in the Pacific Southwest geographic footprint. Two of the overriding goals of the group are to raise awareness of the value proposition NACD brings to the table and to develop board opportunities for NACD members in our region.
During 2023, the Committee developed significant relationships with: AZ Bio (the voice of the bioscience industry in Arizona), ASU New Governance Lab (academic governance research), UNLV (Business and Law Schools), UCLA Anderson (the annual Corporate Directors Symposium), UCI (Business School – Annual Audit Committee Conference), Octane (the convening organization of the Orange County medical and technology ecosystem), and BioCom San Diego (the California leader in accelerating life science companies). Our most significant successes were participation in the AZ Bio Bioscience Week in September 2023, the UCI Audit Committee Program in September 2023, and the NACD PSW/UCLA Corporate Directors Symposium in November 2023.
Our success has come, in large part, because of the work of NACD PSW Board Member Dr. Jacque Sokolov. As a result of his leadership, our Chapter is now well positioned to take advantage of the relationship and visibility with AZ Bio.
The Committee plans to replicate this opportunity in other markets served by our Chapter by collaborating with the organizations above to:
- Raise awareness of NACD PSW as the leading corporate director organization in our region
- Promote the value of a strategic board
- Accelerate growth in emerging companies
- Create regional economic development
- Surface board opportunities for NACD PSW members
Congratulations to the outstanding members of the Committee on its inaugural year: Vicky Carlson, Beth Ginzinger, Richard Munro, Julie Murray, Larry Taylor, Ashwin Rangan, Scott Sauer (Chapter Ambassador), Christine Scheuneman (Chair), Dr. Jacque Sokolov, and Les Sussman.
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Join Us In Congratulating The Following Directors On Becoming NACD Directorship Certified
Dorothy Dowling
Alfred Giles
Beth Ginzinger
Jeffrey Goh
John Hall
Kieran Hannon
Lisa Marie Harris
Claudia Hollingsworth
Alexey Kuznetsov
Courtney Bass Sherizen
Anna Vickroy
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NACD D100
NACD has announced its D100 Awards for 2023 and the NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter honors the winners from our region:
Private Company Director of the Year – Renée J. Hornbaker
Nonprofit Director of the Year - Byron Scott
D100 Director – John Dorman
D100 Director – Keith Dorsey
D100 Director – Christa Steele
D100 Director – Jack Taylor
D100 Director – Larry Taylor
D100 Governance Professional – Robin Ferracone
Please join us in celebrating these deserving winners and their accomplishments. The NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter is proud of you all!
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Congratulations to Carolyn Flowers and Rose McKinney-James for being featured in 100 Black Board Members Making a Difference by BoardProspects. We are very proud of your recognition and achievements!
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Blue Ribbon Commission Program Recap
Provided by Financial Profiles, NACD PSW Sponsor
Recently, the NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter hosted a Virtual Program highlighting the latest NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Culture as the Foundation of a High Performance Board.
In case you missed it, the program featured two Members of the NACD Commission, Cynthia Jamison, Commissioner – Chairman, BigLots, Inc. and Darden Restaurants; and Oscar Munoz Commission Co Chair – former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines, Director, Salesforce, CBRE Group, TelevisaUnivision and Archer Aviation. The panel discussion was moderated by Richard Munro, President, NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter.
Some of the highlights were:
- The latest NACD report outlined 10 actions boards can take to define an optimal board culture, reinforce culture and behavioral norms, and address major cultural fault lines.
- As boardroom composition evolves, with many more first-time directors and functional experts, it is important to set clear expectations and integrate directors into the boardroom and its culture.
- Building board culture begins with recruitment and evaluation of cultural fit. Along with needed attributes and functional background, strong candidates should be curious, ask appropriate questions, and understand the board’s strategic nature.
- Public, nonprofit and private equity boards have unique challenges, but all need a strong board culture and agreed-upon behavioral norms for directors.
- One apt analogy for a board is a playground, in which many different personalities, types and human emotions come together.
- Though board culture should reflect some of the foundational elements of the organization’s culture, the board is a different entity, and it must create its own culture to support the organization.
Please visit our website for upcoming programs HERE and register to attend and receive your NACD credits towards Director Certification and Board Leadership Fellow!
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Corporate Directors Symposium 2023
The 16th Annual NACD PSW Corporate Directors Symposium was held in partnership with UCLA Anderson on November 10, 2023 at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles.
This was the first in-person CDS since 2019, and focused on the topic “Building Resilience: Seizing Opportunity.” It considered opportunities to enhance company resilience through strategy, leadership, governance, risk management, employee capabilities, and reward practices.
Experienced corporate directors, subject matter experts, and C-Suite executives explored the need for boards and company leadership to “plan for the unexpected” given significant shifts in technology, markets, customer expectations, geopolitics, and macroeconomics.
The symposium panels and speakers considered the opportunity and risks in leveraging new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape business process capabilities and outcomes. They observed that these investments would improve customer satisfaction and build new market opportunities. They identified the need for investments in employee knowledge building, and amended work processes. They also considered the need for supportive leadership competencies and governance processes to achieve the desired company benefits.
Please join us as we recap the 2023 Corporate Directors Symposium:
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SAVE THE DATE!
The 2024 NACD PSW/UCLA Anderson Corporate Directors Symposium is scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles.
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Latino Representation On Fortune 1000 Boards: 2023 Edition
Marks the fourth study by the KPMG Board Leadership Center and the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA).
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Jeff Hoffman
Jeff serves on the boards of Points of Light, California Volunteers Fund, USC Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy, and the NACD PSW Chapter.
At the NACD PSW Chapter, Jeff is the Chair of the Member Engagement Committee.
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Drumm McNaughton
Drumm serves on the board of The Change Leader, Inc.
At the NACD PSW Chapter, he is involved in the Marketing / Communications Committee and is also on the NACD PSW Arizona Advisory Board.
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Linda Peterson
Linda serves on the Boards of Scottsdale Arts, Aspen Valley CC, and Dioun Health. She sits on the Advisory Boards for Quality MD, Celebrate Life Insurance, and Innov8 Law.
At the NACD PSW Chapter, Linda is on the Arizona Advisory Board, the Marketing / Communications Committee, and is in the Healthcare Roundtable.
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In Memoriam
Edward "Ed" Merino
Ed Merino, longtime active supporter, board member and former Vice Chairman of the NACD Southern California Chapter, which grew into the NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2023, after a long battle with illness.
Ed was a founding leader in corporate governance in Southern California, a long time NACD member, and beloved by many. He was a founding member and Chairman of the Forum for Corporate Directors (FCD) in Orange County, was one of the four original founders of the Corporate Directors Roundtable of Orange County (CDROC), and was a board member and Vice Chairman of NACD Southern California Chapter for many years.
Ed was a mentor and friend to many and was known nationally as a leader in the corporate governance community.
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Progression Through Uncertainty: How Boards Can Help Their Organizations Stay The Course
RSM professionals provide valuable tips and tools for navigating the risk landscape.
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