Governance Engagement

In his welcome address to NACD Directors Summit 2024 attendees, Peter Gleason, NACD President and CEO, said that directors can help strengthen companies, enhance economies and capital markets, and ultimately instill greater hope in a rapidly changing global landscape. “Concerning the ‘how,’ it’s a simple blueprint: keep the companies you serve anchored to the vision, mission, and values upon which they were established. As far as I’m concerned, this is the key to success, especially while navigating turbulent times.”

2024 Blue Ribbon Commission co-chairs, Nora Denzel, NACD.DC^™ and David Kenney discuss the intersection of technology and trust in the Edelman Trust Report newsletter. "As cochairs of the National Association of Corporate Directors’ 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission on Board Oversight of Technology, we and 22 other board leaders are developing governance best practices and resources to help shape boards’ oversight of the value-creating potential—and risks—of technology. Our report will inform investors and policymakers about the steps boards are taking to earn the trust of their customers and communities."

Peter Gleason joined the Mayer Brown's Digital Trust Summit to discuss shaping digital culture and defining genuine data leadership. NACD’s research confirms that directors are prioritizing emerging technologies such as AI as a top priority. NACD is committed to helping directors lead, navigate uncertainty and achieve long-term value for their company's stakeholders through an understanding of strategic digital innovation.

"Today boards working within a single national framework simply cannot fend off their greatest threats or seize their greatest opportunities. The most obvious examples of global interconnectedness may be found in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, but there are multiple areas that call for cross-border director dialogue." 

- Peter Gleason, NACD President and CEO.