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Navigating Regulatory and Technology Disruptors

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November 11, 2026 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST Brentwood, TN

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Member Price: Complimentary

Non Member Price: Complimentary

Credits: 1 NACD Credit

Regulatory and technology changes are reshaping the landscape for companies of all sizes, and directors must be prepared to guide their organizations through accelerating change. This program will examine how boards can effectively anticipate and respond to emerging risks and opportunities at the intersection of innovation and oversight. SEC Chief Economist Josh White will provide opening comments and then be joined by seasoned governance leader Jan Babiak and Tractor Supply CFO Kurt Barton. Participants will gain clarity on the evolving expectations, market dynamics, and operational realities that define modern board stewardship. Join us to understand how informed, forward‑looking governance equips directors to navigate disruption while enabling strategic resilience and long‑term success.

3:30 p.m. – Registration
4:00-5:30 p.m. – Program
5:30-6:00 p.m. – Networking

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Tractor Supply Company

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Speakers

Jan Babiak

Independent Board Member and Audit Committee Chair, NACD Nashville Chapter

Jan has served corporate boards in five countries. Her current boards include chairing the audit committees for Bank of Montreal with assets of over $1.5 trillion and Boldyn Networks, a London headquartered CPPIB privately-owned global shared-network infrastructure provider. Until recent sales to PE, she chaired the audit committee for Walgreens Boots Alliance...

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Kurt Barton

EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Tractor Supply Company

Kurt Barton has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Tractor Supply Company since February 2019. He leads all financial functions for the Company including accounting, financial planning & analysis, corporate tax, treasury and internal audit. In addition, Kurt maintains oversight of the Company’s indirect procurement, financial services, investor relations, government relations, sustainability and corporate strategy...

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Kim Holleman (Moderator)

Board Member, Retired Partner - EY

Kim Holleman is a seasoned business leader with more than 30 years of experience in finance, audit, risk management, and governance at EY. As an audit partner, she led client service, business development, people, quality, and portfolio oversight matters while working with executive teams and audit committees across development-stage organizations, private equity-backed companies, and Fortune 500 enterprises...

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Josh White

Chief Economist and Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Joshua T. White became Chief Economist and Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2026.

Prior to becoming SEC Chief Economist, Dr. White was the acting chief economist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Before joining the PCAOB, Dr. White was assistant professor of finance at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management...

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