So, You Are Interested In a Private Company Directorship

Overview

The primary objective of this program is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the value and responsibilities associated with directorship, with a strong introductory emphasis on this fundamental aspect. Furthermore, the program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and insights required to excel as directors in private companies by focusing on the characteristics that define a successful private company director. The major emphasis of the program lies in guiding individuals on the steps necessary for a successful journey towards securing a board seat, helping them navigate the intricate path to boardroom excellence. Lastly, the program ensures participants are well-versed in the current and evolving "hot buttons" within privately held company boards, empowering them with the latest insights to make informed and impactful contributions to boardroom discussions. 

Agenda 

$25  Member Registration Fee
$50  Non-Member Registration Fee 

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Panelists 

Michele Ashby is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning 30 years as 
a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert, independent corporate director, and successful 
entrepreneur. She was recently recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in 
Business in Colorado and Top 100 Women in Mining globally, for her work in training 
1,000 women to get on corporate boards. As a subject matter expert on Board 
Governance, Finance, Diversity & Inclusion, and Strategy, she's a sought-after speaker on 
topics ranging from women's leadership to healing our country. Michele is also the author 
of three books and a former ultra-athlete, having rowed 211,036 meters in 24 hours.
Ms. Ashby has extensive board experience as an independent director with collective 
corporate board experience of 20 years on six corporate boards, as well as 40 years of 
non-profit and trade association board experience. She founded Dani’s Foundation, a 
non-profit organization, in memory of her daughter, Dani Stell, which over 
$1 million for Ewing’s Sarcoma cancer research over 15 years.

Engaged subject matter expert in mining, geology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering and
project management with 29+ years of industry experience. Non-Executive Board Director of four
international public companies, Imdex Limited, Seabridge Gold, Global Atomic Corporation and IGO
Limited, ranging in Market Cap from $500M to $12B. As Non-Executive Board Member: Trace serves
on several committees including, Nominating and Governance, Sustainability, Environmental – Health -
Safety, Environmental – Social – Corporate Governance. (ESG), Technical committee, and Project
Steering Committee.

Moderator 

Rebecca L. Maloney  VP of Technical Services MKH Enterprise

Rebecca is an accomplished executive leader in the field of Information Technology (IT) 
with over 20 years of experience leading the implementation, integration, and 
expansion of Information Technology Management systems and solutions that 
supported company growth, security, business agility and initiatives. Rebecca is a 
subject expert in cybersecurity and M&A system integrations. She was elected by the 
employees to Company’s Board of Directors in 2018 and currently serves on two non for profit Board 
of Directors as both a member and Chair. 

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