NACD Atlanta

Wishing our amazing members, devoted board members, exceptional sponsors, dedicated NACD chapters, and inspiring NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) staff a joyful, healthy, and happy holiday season! Image credit: Freepik.

The newly released 2025 Governance Outlook report explores five critical challenges boards must tackle in the coming year; including balancing innovation with risk, navigating social and political issues, managing short-term pressures alongside long-term goals, expanding governance priorities, and refining director recruitment strategies.   Additional insights include: ·       Key issues shaping boardrooms based on NACD’s exclusive survey data ·       Ten actionable takeaways from investors shaping governance agendas ·       Expert insights from trusted NACD partners Aon, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Center for Audit Quality, Deloitte, FGS Global , and KUNGFU.AI on strategies for building resilient board leadership Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eduH8ttk

As we bid farewell to 2024, let's reflect on an incredible year for the Atlanta Chapter! With over 900 members strong, our directors' dedication to governance continues to drive our success. Click play to watch our year in review. A heartfelt thank you to our directors and sponsors for making this year exceptional. Special recognition goes to our Programming Committee, led by Chair Robin Bienfait, Vice-Chair Michael Russell, Sr.., and members Luis Aguilar and Jared Brandman, for crafting insightful programs that empower our members on their governance journey. Here's to an even brighter 2025! Click here to join us for our 2025 events: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm

Join us in congratulating our chapter member, Carmen Pino, on achieving the NACD Directorship Certification®. He is now part of a growing community of Certified Directors. For more information on becoming Certified visit: https://lnkd.in/dWwtbxsD

Thank you to Lori George for sharing her insights on how to shape culture in the boardroom from our NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) report, 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 event last month. Lori was joined by panelists, Mary Winston, Co-Chair of the BRC report and Lauren Smith, NACD.DC, Managing Partner at Diversified Search Group, and moderator Friso van der Oord, SVP of Content NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) to discuss the impact of culture on boards. Don't miss our next event on nonprofit governance with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE. Register here: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors for attending our annual Sponsor Thank You Holiday Event. This celebration highlighted the close of a successful 2024 program year, and we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering support. Your partnership and expertise enable us to design thoughtful programming that enhances our members' skills and confidence in the boardroom. BDO, EY, Foss & Company, Grant Thornton (US), Jones Day, King & Spalding, KPMG US, Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, Northern Trust, Protiviti, Deloitte, PwC, RSM, Stout, and Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial - your contributions are truly invaluable. David Greaves, Will Herman, Allison Germaneso Dixon MBA,Cigdem Oktem,Drew Goldman,Jason Perry, Amy Pandit,Nataly Lopes Marks, Lejla I. Dickson, Alysse M. Ryan Neff, Taylor Baird, Joyce Reto, Clint Williams, Jake Parsons, Nick Suter, Steve Mooney,Bill Buhay, Steve Mooney

Join us on January 13, 2025, for an inspiring Fireside Chat at the Habitat for Humanity International headquarters, featuring Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, and Michelle Nunn, CEO and President of CARE. The discussion will be moderated by Kevin Kelly, Atlanta Office Managing Partner at PwC. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we’ve included QR codes below to support these two remarkable organizations. Your contributions will help them continue their impactful work, or you can choose to donate to a cause close to your heart. Let’s come together to spread hope and make a meaningful difference this season! Register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/dcc_W6CM

Join us in congratulating Atlanta chapter board member, Luis A. Aguilar, on his appointment to the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) Board of Trustees Established in 1972, the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) is an independent, private-sector, not-for-profit organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its Board of Trustees is responsible for the oversight, administration, financing, and appointment of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The FASB and GASB (collectively, “the Boards”) establish and improve financial accounting and reporting standards—known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP—for public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and state and local governments in the United States.

Thank you to Patti Humble for sharing your key takeaways from our NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) report, 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥. Panelists, Mary Winston, Co-Chair of the BRC report, Lori George, Commissioner of the BRC report and Lauren Smith, NACD.DC, Managing Partner at Diversified Search Group, joined moderator Friso van der Oord, SVP of Content at NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) to discuss the impact of culture on boards and the importance of leadership, transparency and accountability. Don't miss our next event on nonprofit governance with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE. Register here: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our event, BRC Report - Culture as the Foundation: Building a High-Performance Board. We also extend our gratitude to our moderator, Friso van der Oord, and panelists Mary Winston, Lori George, and Lauren Smith, NACD.DC  for sharing candid insights and practical advice on fostering a strong boardroom culture and driving meaningful impact. Leave your takeaways in the comments below and don't forget to register for our next luncheon event with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE on 1.13.25. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dcc_W6CM