Season’s greetings from all of us at the Private Directors Association! Wishing you joy, peace and success as we celebrate the holiday season and look ahead to the new year.
About us
Good Governance Begins With a Solid Foundation Who We Are: Our sole focus is on the unique governance needs of private companies throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. Good governance drives private company growth which in turn helps build strong communities and economies. The Private Directors Association, established in 2014, is an independent 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago. It stands as the sole national association devoted to enhancing the growth and sustainability of private companies through effective board governance. PDA's mission is to drive private company success through the creation and optimization of governance boards, comprised of qualified and diverse members. Our vision is for the Private Directors Association to become the leading professional association for private company directors, advocating and championing board excellence. With a membership exceeding 3,400+, the association represents a diverse and highly skilled community of executive leaders, encompassing current and prospective board members, private company owners, C-level executives of family-owned businesses, ESOPs, private equity-backed companies, and early-stage ventures. Our members engage across our 20 Chapters nationwide (and growing) to promote the mission of enhancing corporate value through high-performing boards. Our value lies in our exclusive focus on addressing the distinctive governance requirements of private companies throughout their business lifecycle. We recognize that strong governance drives private company growth, thereby contributing to the development of robust communities and economies. For more information, visit privatedirectors.org or call 847.986.9350.
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External link for Private Directors Association®
- Industry
- Executive Offices
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Privately held companies, Corporate Boards, Corporate Governance, Business Owners, ESOPs, Family owned Businesses, Partnerships, Private Equity Portfolio Companies, Start-ups, Venture Capital Financed, Advisory Boards, Board of Directors, CEOs, Middle Market Companies, Director Education, Networking, Family Offices, and Governance
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200 E Randolph St
Suite 5100
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at Private Directors Association®
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Naras Eechambadi
Board Director | Executive Coach | Global Leader in Data & AI | C-Suite Executive
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Jay Brodsky
Chief Information Officer | Board Director
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Paul Edelman, PhD, PCC
Family Wealth Coach | Educator | Facilitator
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Gene Siciliano
Your CFO for Rent and Founding Member at Private Directors Association, SoCal Chapter
Updates
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Congratulations to Private Directors Association® - Chicago Chapter member Daniel Bayston on his recent appointment to the Board of Terrazzo & Marble Supply Co. as an independent member. We look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership and expertise in this role.
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Are you an aspiring #ESOP director or considering an ESOP model for your #privatecompany ? Start your ESOP journey with PDA. Become a member and take advantage of educational offerings, like the ESOP Governance Essentials Course 🖥️. Presented by the Private Directors Association and the The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), this self-paced course will prepare you to expertly assess governance structures and leadership profiles that benefit your company the most. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bAlfRY ✨ You must be a PDA or NCEO member to enroll. ✨ #Leadership
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Congratulations to Michael Landers, CPA , a valued member of the Private Directors Association®-Houston Chapter, on his recent appointment to the Board of UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants . We look forward to seeing the impact of his expertise and leadership in his role as the Co-Chair of the Program Committee.
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What mistakes can leadership teams avoid after a Board restructuring? In a post-restructured company, the board plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's recovery and growth. However, common pitfalls can derail even the best intentions. Restructuring experts and PDA blog contributors @Jon F Weber and @ Alvaro Aguirre highlight the challenges of misaligned loyalties, lack of clear roadmaps, and the temptation to delay critical decisions. Find out what leaders can to do to: ✅Avoid internal conflicts that stall progress ✅ Build high-performing boards with clear objectives ✅ Balance oversight with support for management 📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4gsBy4S #Leadership #Governance #Restructuring #BoardDevelopment
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👉 Your Board journey starts with PDA. The most effective board directors are committed to developing a deep and expansive understanding of their role. This commitment is supported by the Private Directors Association Certificate in Private Company Governance Course . This course will provide a baseline education in independent director duties and an overview of different types of #privatecompany structures. Benefit from self-paced and interactive governance learning for serving and would-be private company directors. • Learn how to organize your first board. • Learn how to organize a board agenda. • Learn how to build relationships and become an excellent addition to a board. • Be a part of a mentorship program with cohort peer support and expert guidance. • Earn a year-dated certificate in private company governance — the only one of its kind in the U.S. Learn more and enroll: https://bit.ly/49EF6h5 #leadership #professionaldevelopment #Boardgovernance
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Congratulations to Sonali Sambhus , a valued member of the Private Directors Association®-San Francisco Chapter, on her recent appointment to the Board of Advisors at Worth AI. We look forward to seeing the impact of her leadership and expertise in this role. #BoardAdvisor #Leadership #Board
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Could your company be overlooking valuable intellectual property? “The majority of companies allocate insufficient time and effort to assess their #IntellectualProperty assets, their value and to what use they serve” . Private Directors Association®-Southern California member Andrew Duncan sheds light on uncovering and leveraging hidden IP assets. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3ZIYDe1 #privatecompanies #privatecompanyboards
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Congratulations to Private Directors Association®-Houston Chapter member Denis Potapov on his recent appointment to the Board of The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences. We look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership on the Board’s efforts to promote the welfare and progress of the Jackson School of Geosciences.
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What role does the Board play in #privatecompany strategic planning? “The necessity for #strategy and an implementation plan would seem clear enough, but why, then, do so many companies seem unable (or unwilling) to actually develop and execute one?” Private Directors Association®-Houston Chapter member @Nigel Lakey and Private Directors Association®-Tampa Bay member Charlie Black break down the responsibilities Boards have in strategy development and implementation in their instructional “Boards, Strategy, and Planning” series. 📚 Read part I and II now: https://bit.ly/4ioFTrJ
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