Board Leadership During Times of Crisis

Concurrent Session

Monday, October 20, 2008, 10:45 AM

The proactive board has a plan to respond when their organization faces a crisis such as a threat to its reputation, a technological breakdown, or a regulatory investigation. A panel of industry experts and experienced directors discusses strategies to help directors provide crucial leadership through challenging times.

Moderator:
Neal Hochberg

Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Panelists:
Pastora San Juan Cafferty, Ph.D

Director, Harris Bankcorp, Integrys Energy Group, Inc., and Waste Management Inc.

Suzanne Hopgood Director, Board Advisory Services, NACD; Director, Point Blank Solutions, Inc., and Acadia Realty Trust
Willis T. King, Jr

Director of Max Capital and SCPIE Holdings, Inc.; Fmr. Vice Chairman, Guy Carpenter & Co.

PowerPoint Presentation/Handouts

For More Information:

  • Board Leadership for the Company in Crisis
  • Article: Is My Company Really Ready for a Crisis?
  • Article: Crisis Communication During Troubled Times-What did you know? When did you know it?