Concurrent Session: Be the Board’s Valued Partner

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | 9:45AM - 10:45AM | Room: Palazzo F-H  |   Marketing and Communications

 |  Michael Pocalyko | J. Kevin Buchi | Ruth Cotter |

The Board of Directors has a fiduciary responsibility to do what is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. Historically, directors worked with the executive team to fully understand shareholder perception as they evaluated corporate strategy. However, directors are increasingly working directly with the Company's IRO to gain further insights on what the Street is saying about management and company performance. This session will discuss how to become a valued partner to the Board, how involved the IRO should be to ensure mutual success, and best practices in distilling and sharing information with them.

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn about the varying types of relationships IROs have with their Boards
  • Help navigate the appropriate communications with the Board, as it relates to frequency and content
  • Better understand what the Board is looking for in order to become a strategic resource
  • Hear best practices on IRO-Board partnerships