OUR PURPOSE 

is to enable and enhance the value, growth, and resilience of privately held companies through effective governance. 


OUR MISSION

is to Connect, Educate, and Advocate for effective Board Governance

  • We bring business owners, CEOs, board members and aspiring board members together to exchange insights on why and how to effectively use boards of directors and advisory boards.
  • We provide experience-based educational content specifically designed for private company leaders and current and aspiring board members.
  • We advocate for the widespread use of effective advisory boards and fiduciary boards and for excellence in the boardroom, from board formation to ongoing governance best practices.  

OUR VISION 

is to be the premier professional organization for private company governance.


OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

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.


PDA CULTURE

We provide these services while maintaining a welcoming, diverse, collegial, and collaborative culture that distinguishes us. 


PDA CODE OF CONDUCT

The PDA Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that we as members, leaders, and staffers strive to adhere to in order to uphold our organization's mission. It serves as a roadmap for ethical decision-making and behavior, ensuring that we always act in the best interest of our community. To read the PDA Code of Conduct, please click here