Our mission is creating, sustaining, and enhancing Private Company value through the active use of diverse Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards. We advocate for excellent practices in board formation and governance. We provide a national network where executives and professionals interested in board service can find and meet with those interested in securing exceptional board members. We provide a welcoming and responsive culture that distinguishes us. Individual and corporate annual memberships are available. Member benefits include: ● Events, conferences, webinars, and other digital content. ● An extensive body of knowledge to inform, educate, and connect members on relevant private company topics. ● Joining a very collegial and familial membership all willing to provide information and support for other members. For more information, visit: privatedirectors.org or call 847.986.9350.
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Are AI assistants welcome in your board room? This article by Anne Lockner raises key governance risks that we should consider before opening our board/committee meetings to AI tools. #corporategovernance #governancerisk #boardroom #boardofdirectors
If you are an experienced board director wanting to elevate your expertise and/or looking for your next board role, an aspiring board director looking for your first private company board role, or a founder or CEO wanting to learn more about the macro and North Texas Economic outlook in 2025 , please join us for an engaging discussion on January 22nd. Hosted by Grant Thornton (US) , we will enjoy time for networking and a fireside chat with Robert Steven Kaplan, past President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and current Partner and Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs . Nichole Jordan will lead the insightful discussion and a Q&A session. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Come join the discussion https://lnkd.in/gvwpgvKj #corporategovernence #boardofdirectors #privatecompanies #2025outlook
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As we prepare ourselves for our board roles in 2025, we need to be ready to deal with new and evolving governance challenges. This article published in Forbes presents a good outline of some of the key topics to be aware of. Make sure to keep attuned to a changing environment and be ready to provide oversight and guidance to your management teams. #corporategovernence #boardofdirectors #leadership #oversight
Looking forward to a great 2025! #newopportunities #newfriends #givingback
🎉Happy New Year from all of us at PDA. As we step into 2025, we’re excited to embrace new opportunities, foster growth, and continue serving our valued community. Here’s to a successful year ahead!
Thank you to our many members and plus-1s for joining us for our annual holiday get-together wonderfully hosted by Holland & Knight LLP. And thank you to our attendees for their generosity in supporting our Marine Toys for Tots Foundation toy drive. It was great to spend a casual evening getting to know each other better and welcoming some new members to our chapter. And a shout out to our chapter president, Kathryn Loo, for her creative - 12 Days of Board Meetings · Twelve Attorneys Suing · Eleven Attorneys Defending · Ten Directors Sweating · Nine Cyber Risks a-Threatening · Eight Shareholder Activists a-Milking · Seven C-suite members a-drowning · Six Suppliers a-laying off creating supply chain problems · Five Golden Handcuff Deals · Four Calling News Reporters · Three Conflicts of Interest Undisclosed · Two Resolutions Unresolved · And A CEO Up a Pear Tree!
Larry King CPA, CGMA and Dale Pearce, both members of Private Directors Association®-Dallas | Fort Worth , had the opportunity to share their passion for private company board governance at a roundtable discussion hosted by Bulkley Capital. They led an informal discussion around the value of strong governance and answered questions from the attendees. #corporategovernence #boardofdirectors #advisoryboard #privatecompanies
Our most recent roundtable luncheon featuring experienced corporate directors and experts Larry King and Dale Pearce was a great success! We delved into the unique governance challenges and opportunities facing family-owned and privately held companies. A well-governed company is a resilient, high-performing company. By implementing effective board structures and governance practices, private companies can better navigate today's complex business landscape, ensure long-term sustainability, and increase shareholder value. Bulkley Capital has been a trusted M&A advisor to family- and founder-owned businesses for nearly 40 years. We can help you: - Enhance board effectiveness and succession planning. - Optimize your exit strategy or acquisition process. - Grow the value of your company and realize the value you've created. Connect with us today to learn more about how we can help. #mergersandacquisitions #familybusiness #privatecompany #governance #boardofdirectors #exitstrategy #investmentbanking
To all Private Directors Association®-Dallas | Fort Worth Chapter members- bring your plus 1 and join us for an evening of holiday mixing and mingling, graciously hosted by Holland & Knight LLP. Come and go as your schedule permits, and help us make the holidays brighter for a deserving child by bringing an unwrapped new toy as we collect toys for “Toys for Tots” . Members register here: https://lnkd.in/gYj2v2-s
Thank you to our many members and guests for filling the room for an insightful program discussing the the unique challenges private companies face when conducting internal investigations. Dan Torpey moderated the panel discussion with our experienced expert panelists Julie Lyle, Jeff Ferguson, and Michael Stockham, JD, CFE, CCEP sharing great insights, fascinating stories, and the boards role navigating these challenging situation. And a special thank you to Pearson Partners International for hosting us and providing refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. A few of the key takeaways from the program: -be proactive -complaints are like mushrooms-they only grow darker and bigger -stakeholders expect transparency and resolution -your culture is a reflection of the worst behavior that you tolerate #corporategovernence #boardofdirectors #privatecompanies