National Association of Corporate Directors

We’ve launched a Private Company Steering Committee, bringing together experienced directors and executives from multiple ownership models to strengthen resources, programming, and insights. Learn more: direc.to/fVwV

On the BoardVision™ podcast, Charli Bitzer, chair and CEO of ABARTA, joined NACD's Kait Armstrong to discuss how boards can help guide these moments while balancing family dynamics and long-term value. Listen now. direc.to/fV3r

We're pleased to announce today that the 2026 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission, cochaired by Dorlisa Flur, NACD.DC®, and Jay D. Miller, NACD.DC® will develop practical guidance to help boards strengthen oversight of strategy execution. Learn more: direc.to/fV7P

The 5th edition of the Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight, developed in partnership with @ISAlliance, outlines a practical framework for overseeing cyber risk with the same rigor applied to other strategic priorities in the boardroom. direc.to/fVRH

In the latest BoardVision™ podcast episode, Beth Albright, NACD.DC, speaks with Susan Paley about why boardroom culture matters, how chairs can manage dominant voices, and how the moments outside the boardroom are just as important as the ones inside. direc.to/fTAA

The new Spring 2026 issue of Directorship® magazine explores how directors can navigate these evolving dynamics, including building trust between start-up boards and founders and guiding family businesses through ownership transitions. direc.to/fTDZ

Wayne Peacock and Dona Young, NACD.DC®, cochairs of the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission, share a CEO's perspective on how boards and executives thrive, from offering guidance without micromanaging to fostering transparency and long-term alignment. direc.to/fT4d

In the latest BoardVision™ episode, Wayne Peacock and Dona Young, NACD.DC®, draw on their experience as cochairs of the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission to share what directors value most in a CEO today. direc.to/fTZK

Our Director Compensation Report, produced with Pearl Meyer is now available. Findings show median public company director compensation increased 3% year over year, as boards take on expanded oversight of technology, risk, and governance challenges. direc.to/fTmP

In the new BoardVision™ episode, Katrinka McCallum, NACD.DC®, joins Susan Paley to explore how board networks evolve over a director's career, and how to make networking purposeful, not performative. direc.to/fTgQ

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming NACD board members Nora Denzel, Mary Winston, and Jesús Mantas to our all-staff meeting. We're grateful for their time and the opportunity to learn from leaders shaping our governance community.

In the latest BoardVision™ podcast episode, 2025 NACD Directorship 100™ Private Company Director of the Year, Jack Lazar shares lessons from his time in Silicon Valley, from working with visionary founders to shaping private company boards that scale. nacdonline.org/all-governance…

The latest issue of Directorship Magazine is now available. It celebrates the 2025 NACD Directorship 100™ honorees and their remarkable contributions to boardroom excellence, recently recognized at our annual gala. ow.ly/rxYE50XJNip

Celebrating the 2025 NACD Directorship 100™ honorees, directors whose leadership strengthens trust and elevates board performance. Congrats to this year’s Big Four honorees and the 100 directors and governance professionals. #NACDDirectorship100 ow.ly/Pxcp50XIzFX

Directors are entering 2026 with a renewed focus on people, technology, and strategic execution. The 2026 Governance Outlook Report offers broader context and practical insights to help boards create long-term value and organizational resilience. direc.to/fRL5

It’s official: NACD, in partnership with @CarnegieMellon, has launched the Effective AI Oversight for Directors Certificate Program. This 10-module online program equips directors to oversee AI with integrity, strategy, and confidence. direc.to/fSig

GCs aren’t just legal advisers, they’re architects of high-functioning governance. Read this @TodaysGC exclusive interview with Kimberly Simpson of @NACD on how trust, transparency, and strong governance define today’s board-CEO dynamic: bit.ly/48PMWXy

Over-boarded directors signal risk. In the latest BoardVision podcast episode, Aeisha Mastagni shares how investors evaluate board quality from clear director responsibilities to disclosures that demonstrate real accountability. Listen now. ow.ly/iv5650Xu3tu

In the latest BoardVision™ podcast episode, board member Virginia Gambale joins NACD advisor Susan Paley to examine the evolving role of the independent chair. Listen now: ow.ly/IA3Y50XgVxp

Did you miss the release of the Blue Ribbon Commission report at #NACDSummit this week? NACD members can now access the full report on our website. Don't miss the insights shaping boardrooms today. ow.ly/iY1i50Xc1yz