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The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
Chapters Near You
The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
NACD Northern California Resources
Human Capital Management
Discover content focused on board oversight of the company's workforce to drive sustainable growth.
Lisa Spivey,
Executive Director
Kate Azima,
Director of Partnerships & Marketing
programs@northerncalifornia.nacdonline.org
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A collection of thought leadership on human capital management from our chapter partners.
December 17, 2025
Managing the Compensation Committee’s Largest Investment by Meridian Compensation Partners
On this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Dan Kaufman breaks down why equity can be the biggest compensation bet a board makes and how to spot when that bet is getting too expensive.
November 25, 2025
A Fresh Look at Stock Ownership Guidelines by Meridian Compensation Partners
On this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Jeff Keckley and Ron Rosenthal break down the purpose of stock ownership guidelines, how they support alignment with shareholders, and why companies should revisit these policies as their compensation programs evolve.
September 16, 2025
Using Holding Power as a Strategic Governance Tool by Meridian Compensation Partners
On this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Jim Kzirian unpacks the concept of holding power, explaining how it can be used as a key measure of executive retention within compensation programs.