NACD Directors Summit® 2026
BoardVision™:
Live from Summit
Exclusive podcast episodes recorded live
at NACD Directors Summit® 2026
At Summit, directors and governance leaders came together to explore what’s next for the boardroom. In this special BoardVision: “Live from Summit” series, we captured those conversations, offering an inside look at the ideas, strategies, and insights shaping the future of directorship. Hear directly from the experts and board members who are setting the standard forexcellence in governance as they discuss innovation, leadership, risk, and the evolving roleof the board.
Welcome to Summit
How the board’s role is changing, and how the individuals entrusted to lead the board change with it.
Cynthia Jamison, Chair, Darden Restaurants; Director, Advance Auto Parts, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Sunbelt Rental Holdings
James Zortman, Frm. Chair, USAA
Navigating Risk When the Rules Keep Changing
How directors can stay ahead as tax and regulatory rules continue to shift.
Karen Galivan, Tax Partner, RSM
Moderator: Mohamed Younis, SVP, Content, NACD
Energy Is Power: What Directors Should Know
The energy issues and opportunities directors need on their radar.
Leslie Goldman Tepper, Director, Deep Fission (FISN) and Deep Isolation
Robert H. Edwards, Jr., NACD.DC, Vice Chair, Maryland Clean Energy Center; Managing Director, Hamilton Clark Sustainable Capital
Moderator: Mohamed Younis, SVP, Content, NACD
The Boardroom Under Pressure: Lessons in Crisis Leadership
What directors can learn from leaders who have made decisions under pressure.
Michael Montelongo, Director, Civeo Corp., NACD & Merlin
Vincent Brooks, NACD.DC, Director, Diamondback Energy, Amentum
Moderator: Mohamed Younis, SVP, Content, NACD
Strategy Execution Without Taking the Controls
How boards can help drive strategy without stepping into management’s lane.
Dorlisa K. Flur, NACD.DC, Corporate Director & Strategic Advisor; Co-Chair, 2026 Blue Ribbon Commission
Jay D. Miller, NACD.DC, Co-Chair, 2026 Blue Ribbon Commission; President & CEO, Nortech Systems
Chris Hazleton, Pilot & Director, Delta Air Lines
The Private Company Board’s New Mandate
What’s changing for directors as private companies face new demands.
Andy Gilicisky, Director
Susan Mallory, NACD.DC, Director
Moderator: Mohamed Younis, SVP, Content, NACD
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