NACD New Jersey is hosting a comprehensive half-day program designed to sharpen board-readiness and broaden governance horizons.
Board Pathways: Insights for Aspiring and Seasoned Directors will take place on April 14 at Canoe Brook County Club in Short Hills.
Speakers at the event include:
- NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka
Program sessions include:
- Session 1: The Journey – Reality vs. Theory
In this session, seasoned directors, nom/gov chairs, and corporate secretaries present unfiltered reality of board recruitment and discuss how leadership candidates are identified, vetted, and selected through the eyes of those who architect the board’s composition.
- Session 2: The Director’s Toolkit – Beyond the Boardroom
Veteran board advisors in Legal, Compensation and Audit present best practices for integrating external expertise into governance framework and discuss ways to maximize oversight excellence through strategic collaboration.
- Session 3: Being an Effective Director
This session equips directors with the high-level influence and protection necessary for modern governance.
It begins by navigating the art of strategic inquiry, focusing on boardroom conduct and the value of continuous professional development through NACD and industry networks. The discussion then shifts to the 2026 proxy landscape, providing a tactical briefing on evolving shareholder litigation, activist trends, and compensation impacts.
Other topic discussions include:
- Boardroom Influence: Transitioning from oversight to strategic inquiry and active presence.
- 2026 Proxy Landscape: Tactical insights into shareholder exclusions and "top of mind" activist threats.
- Personal Liability: Navigating the complexities of D&O coverage and emerging technological risks.
For more information or to learn more about the program, click here.
