The Role of Advisory Boards in the Future of Board Governance: Insights from the 2023 State of the Market Research Report from the Advisory Board Centre

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mountain)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Central)
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Eastern)

Overview

Join us with our special guests Kathleen Phillips and Mike Richardson from the Advisory Board Centre to gain revealing insights into the rising tide of interest in advisory boards and the associated emerging trends.

Specific topics to be covered are:

1. The Future of Governance Systems
2. How Governance Boards are Being Squeezed
3. The Value of Advisory Boards to Governance Boards and Leadership Teams
4. The Rise in Project Advisory Boards

We will do a flyover in the webinar.

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$30 Non-Member Registration Fee

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Zoom invitations will be shared the day before the event.

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Speakers

Mike Richardson Co-Chair of Advisory Board Center's (ABC) Americas Community

About Mike Richardson: Mike is Co-Chair of ABC’s Americas Community. He has been in the field of Governance Boards, Advisory Boards and Peer Advisory Boards for 20 years after a corporate career as a serial CEO of high technology businesses and then running the Aerospace division of a British Public Company. He specializes in Enterprise Agility fueled by Collective Intelligence and will share insights into the collective intelligence of boards to be future-proofed in a next era of exponential change.

About the Advisory Board Centre: ABC is the is the leading professional body globally, improving the advisory board sector through research, best practice frameworks and certifications, with 600+ Certified Chairs and Advisors globally. 

Kathleen Phillips Director of Compliance & Risk Peregrin Services Corporation

About Kathleen Phillips: Kathleen is the Director of Compliance & Risk within a SaaS provider in the Financial Services sector. Specializing in digital transformation, compliance, and risk, she has been providing strategic guidance to Boards, C-Level Executives, and Business Leaders across the globe for 30+ years, while also growing and scaling technology businesses across Asia and Australia. She will share the value of independent Advisors and Advisory Boards in providing unbiased insights into the complex people, process, and technology issues of today and tomorrow.

Moderator

Linda Fonner CFO Edmund Optics, Inc.

Linda, a seasoned CFO and CPA, brings a wealth of experience in global finance, manufacturing, and strategic leadership. Acknowledged for expertise in financial governance and risk management, she excels in driving EBITDA growth. As a qualified financial expert and board director, Linda offers a unique perspective on value creation, international operations, and growth. Her diverse industry roles span manufacturing optical components, industrial chemicals, biopharmaceutical distribution, medical devices, refractory manufacturing, and financial services globally. Currently serving as CFO at Edmund Optics, Inc., and previously as Chief Audit Executive at West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., Linda's C-Suite success is evident in her roles and showcases her commitment to navigating international complexities. Board positions at HashWatt, Inc., Samprad LLC and activities in professional associations, Linda is a valuable asset for any board seeking a forward-thinking financial leader.

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