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Center for Corporate Governance
Programs and Events
Pearlstein Business Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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| Location: | Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Room: 102 [Get Directions] |
| Description: | EVIDENCE & PERSPECTIVES SERIES: Corporate Governance Lessons from the Field(s): Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Co-sponsored by LeBow College's Corporate and Executive Education Center Pearlstein Business Learning Center, room 102 32nd and Market Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104 Agenda 7:30 - 8.00 a.m. Registration 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Program and Q&A Today's boards continue to be challenged by increased responsibilities, global initiatives, unprecedented accountability and the escalating voice of stakeholders. Corporate Governance and where it is headed is the key to managing these challenges. Cost: $25 Includes continental breakfast. Our panelists: Joann Lublin is the management news editor for the Wall Street Journal. She works with reporters in the Journal's domestic and foreign bureaus, conceptualizing and organizing coverage of management and workplace issues. She has written extensively about such issues as corporate governance, executive compensation, recruiting and succession. She is contributing editor of the Journal's annual special section on executive pay. Glen Booraem, Principal and Assistant Controller at The Vanguard Group, Glenn serves as the Head of Corporate Governance Program at Vanguard Group Glenn is a Principal of the Vanguard Group and the Controller for all investment companies served by Vanguard. He joined Vanguard in 1989 and is currently responsible for Vanguard's global fund accounting operations. George Mackenzie, Non-Executive Chairman, American Water Company. Mr. Mackenzie has been a Director of American Water Capital Corp. since August 2003. He serves as a Non Executive Director of American Water Works Company, Inc. Dr. Ralph A. Walkling, Stratakis Chair and Executive Director of the Drexel University LeBow College of Business, Center for Corporate Governance, He is internationally known for his research involving corporate governance and corporate acquisitions. He is a regular consultant to industry and a leading contributor to the top refereed journals in his field. This program will be moderated by Patricia Q. Connolly, Director of the Drexel University LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance. Earn up to 1.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. LeBow College of Business, Division of Drexel University, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org. |
| Contact: | Cassandra Brown |
| Email: | cassandra.l.brown@drexel.edu |
| Phone: | 215.895.6294 |
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Duane Morris, LLP
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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| Location: | Duane Morris, LLP 30 S 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 [Get Directions] |
| Description: | 2012 Directors' Dialogue April 3, 2012 DIRECTORS' DIALOGUE is a unique one-day forum created for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program allows board leaders to exchange ideas and gain insight into the trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards. Along with our panel of experts, moderators will lead an interactive discussion in which participants will share their views and experiences from the current proxy season. 2012 DIRECTORS' DIALOGUE CO-CHAIRS: FREDERICK (BILL) WILLIAM MCNABB III, Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group GEORGE MACKENZIE, JR Non Executive Chairman, American Water Company Discussion Leaders and Panelists: Glenn Booraem, Principal and Assistant Controller, The Vanguard Group Stephen L. Brown Director, Corporate Governance Tiaa-Cref Jim Citrin Senior Director Spencer Stuart Joel P. Fried President, Director, Portfolio Manager and Principal, PRIMECAP Management Company Jean Hynes CFA Sr. Vice President Wellington Management Company LLP Donald K. Miller Chairman Axiom International Investor LLC Patrick McGurn Exec. VP and Special Counsel, RiskMetrics Group (ISS) Nancy Reardon Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer Campbell Soup Company Dinner Keynote Speaker: Elisse B. Walter Commissioner U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Lunch Keynote Speaker: Douglas R. Conant Former CEO Campbell Soup Company Additional speakers and panelists to be announced. Registration for this event is $1,100.00 Dinner Information: The welcome dinner for Directors Dialogue will take place on Monday, April 2nd from 6pm- 8pm. Location to be announced. Program Information: The Directors' Dialogue program is set to run from 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, with a small reception immediately following. |
| Contact: | Cassandra Brown |
| Email: | cassandra.l.brown@drexel.edu |
| Phone: | 215.895.6294 |
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Past Events
Directors Dialogues
Directors' Dialogue 2011
Directors Dialogue is a unique one-day forum created for corporate leaders to benefit
from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical
research evidence. This highly interactive program allows board leaders to exchange ideas
and gain insight into the trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards.
This year's program, co-chaired by Raj Gupta and Jack Brennan, was titled "Where We Are- Where Are We Going- Lessons from the 2011 Proxy Season. The event was held March 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. The keynote lunch speaker was John (Jack) Krol, Chairman of Delphi Automotive. This session was limited to 30 experienced and active attendees in board governance to provide an effective framework to exchange ideas and allow for discussion in a confidential environment. A welcome dinner for all participants was hosted by KPMG and featured opening remarks by Jonathan Spector the President and CEO of The Conference Board.
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2011 Directors Dialogue Program
Directors & Boards Article: Themes from the 2011 Directors' Dialogue
2010 Directors Dialogue: Risk- Opportunity or Disaster?
Directors Dialogue is a unique one-day forum created for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program allowed board leaders to exchange ideas and gain insight into the trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards. This year's theme was Risk: Opportunity or Disaster — A Boardroom Dialogue. The event was held March 23, 2010, in Philadelphia. The keynote lunch speaker was Jack Brennan formerly of the Vanguard Group. This session was limited to 25 experienced and active attendees in board governance to provide an effective framework to exchange ideas and allow for discussion in a confidential environment. A dinner for all participants was hosted by Drexel University Interim President C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni who delivered the opening remarks.
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On June 16, 2009, the Center for Corporate Governance and The Philadelphia
Foundation hosted a nonprofit Directors' Dialogue among nonprofit board
members and funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. This highly interactive
program offered a frank, valuable exchange among peers in a confidential
environment. The panelists provided insight on the current changes facing
nonprofit boards and the leadership trends that directly affect the performance
of nonprofit boards and management.
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance expresses its thanks to The Philadelphia Foundation for collaborating with us to bring together public, private, philanthropic, government and nonprofit leadership to focus on the critical issues facing this region's nonprofit boardroom. Director's Dialogue Gallery Nonprofit Directors' Dialogue Overview |
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March 24, 2009
| The Center for Corporate Governance held a Directors' Dialogue
on March 24, 2009. Directors' Dialogue is a unique one-day forum
for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues,
supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program
allowed board leaders to exchange ideas and to gain insights on trends that directly
affect their performance as they serve on today's boards.
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Evidence & Perspectives
LeBow College of Business - Evidence and Perspectives series features prominent corporate, academic and board leaders who provide insight on trends that directly affect the performance and success of public, private and nonprofit board-directed organizations.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: The "Virtuous Circle" Revisited
Program Overview
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a priority for business leaders. Companies are regularly
confronted by stakeholders about developing a plan to maintain fiscal prosperity while taking care of their
employees and environment. Is there a way to develop a shared vision that will benefit society and add value
to business? How does a company assess and prioritize what social issues to adopt as part of their corporate
strategy? Will these social issues increase long-term shareholder value? What should companies do if the answer is no?
- Autumn Bayles, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at the Tasty Baking Company
- Stu Dalheim, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Calvert Investments
- Ed Nelling, PhD Associate Professor of Finance at Drexel University LeBow College of Business
Patricia Q. Connolly, Director of the Drexel University LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance
"How to Get on a Board" Program Overview
Serving on a board of directors is an honor and a tremendous responsibility. It is the preeminent
recognition of one's experience, accomplishments and capabilities and of an individual's potential
to contribute to the strategic goals of an enterprise. Boards seek qualified individuals who
demonstrate sound judgment, high ethical standards and the ability to work in a collegial fashion
even when not in agreement.
Becoming a board member requires a large investment of time to network and obtain specialized knowledge to understand best practices in corporate governance. Our panel of experts will provide practical advice that will increase your chances of being chosen to serve on a board and your ability to perform successfully.
Speakers:- James Kristie, Editor and Associate Publisher of Directors & Boards
- Steve Zarrilli, Senior VP and CFO of SafeGuard Scientifics, Inc
- Theodore L. Dysart, Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling, Stratakis Chair and Executive Director of the Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance
"The Best We Can Be" Program OverviewLeading Non-Profits to Successfully Navigate Difficult Times
This program addressed how non-profit Boards can help to position their organizations to have the best chance to grow and flourish in these difficult economic times, and to push their organizations to be "the best they can be."
Speakers:
- Carl M. Buchholz - Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Blank Rome, LLP
- Richard Binswanger - Senior Vice President of Aline
- Ellen Canan Grady - Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling - Stratakis Chair & Executive Director, Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance
Academic Conference
Conference OverviewThe Center for Corporate Governance hosted the Third Annual Conference on Corporate Governance and Distinguished Scholar Award Luncheon at the Drexel University LeBow College of Business. The conference featured theoretical and empirical research related to corporate governance.
Keynote Speaker and Honoree:Steven Neil Kaplan, the Neubauer Family Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at University of Chicago will receive our award for outstanding contributions to research in corporate governance and present the keynote speech at Friday’s luncheon.
CONTACT INFO
Center for Corporate Governance
Matheson Hall 205
215.895.4920
215.895.6119 (fax)
CorpGov@drexel.edu
