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Leadership Council Articles

A collection of thought leadership exclusively written by NACD Northern California's Leadership Council members.

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  • Board Evaluation: From Ritual to Strategic Advantage by Foley and Lardner LLP

    Louis Lehot, NACD Northern California Leadership Council member, and Kelly Boyd, partners at Foley & Lardner LLP, share practical guidance on how boards can use evaluations as a strategic advantage rather than a compliance exercise.

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  • Why Zero Trust Is a Strategic Imperative for Corporate Boards by Zscaler

    Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Founder, and Chair of Zscaler, shares his insights on why zero trust is a strategic imperative for corporate boards and key cybersecurity risks that NACD members should be aware of.

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  • Navigating the M&A Risk Landscape in 2025 by Foley & Lardner LLP

    Louis Lehot, partner at Foley and Lardner shares his insights on the return of M&A in 2025 and key governance risks that NACD members should be aware of.

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  • Key Governance Risks for 2025: Directors and Officers Insurance by Heffernan Insurance Brokers

    Joseph Talmadge, Senior Vice President of Heffernan Insurance Brokers shares his insights on key governance risks in 2025.

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  • Future-Proofing Leadership: Managing CEO Succession in 2025 by RHR International

    Vanessa Ruda, Senior Partner and Central Region Leader of RHR International shares her insights on how board directors can better manage CEO Succession in 2025.

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  • Guardians of the digital realm: Why boards must prioritize cybersecurity in 2025 by GHD Digital

    Kumar Parakala, Founder and President, GHD Digital, shares his insights on why boards must prioritize cybersecurity in 2025.

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  • Geopolitical Risk in 2025 by EY

    Donoghue Clarke, Managing Principal, EY and Robyn Bew, EY Center for Board Matters share their insights on geopolitical risk in 2025.

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Governance Snapshots

Short, timely videos from NACD Northern California's partners to keep you up to date in the rapidly evolving governance environment.

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