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Center for Corporate Governance

Programs and Events


Wednesday, Feb 29
07:30 am
Evidence & Perspectives Series: Corporate Governance Lessons from the Field

Location:Pearlstein Business Learning Center
3218 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Room: 102
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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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Tuesday, Apr 3
08:30 am
2012 Directors Dialogue
Duane Morris, LLP
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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2012 Directors Dialogue

Location:Duane Morris, LLP
30 S 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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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


March 15, 2011
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.




2011 Photo Gallery

2011 Directors Dialogue Program

Directors & Boards Article: Themes from the 2011 Directors' Dialogue


March 23, 2010
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.


2010 Photo Gallery

2010 Directors Dialogue Agenda

A Director's Perspective


October 6, 2009
A Non-Profit Directors' Dialogue:
The Conversation Continues
Funders Join the Dialogue

LeBow College for Business Center for Corporate Governance and The Philadelphia Foundation invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, for an open conversation among prominent regional non-profit Board members and prominent regional funding organizations, intended to advance our communities.

The Center for Corporate Governance and the Philadelphia Foundation are hosting the second in a series of Non-Profit Directors' Dialogues among Board members and top executives of prominent regional non-profits, and major regional funders to join in a dialogue addressing the question: how do funders and grantees partner for the common good?



Directors' Dialogue Overview

June 16, 2009

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


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.

Directors' Dialogue Overview



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.

April 28, 2010

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?

Panelists:
  • 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
Moderated By:
Patricia Q. Connolly, Director of the Drexel University LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance


January 26, 2010

"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
Moderated By:
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling, Stratakis Chair and Executive Director of the Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance


March 10, 2009
"The Best We Can Be" Program Overview
Leading 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
Moderated By:
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling - Stratakis Chair & Executive Director, Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance



Academic Conference


Friday, April 1, 2011
Conference Overview
The 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

Tamika Washington
Center for Corporate Governance
Matheson Hall 205
215.895.4920
215.895.6119 (fax)
CorpGov@drexel.edu