LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Boardroom – A Conversation on Integration and Leadership

Join us for a virtual discussion on LGBTQ+ Excellence in the Boardroom. This conversation with Fabrice Houdart, executive director at the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors; Vanessa Ruda, senior partner and central region leader at RHR International; and Beth Sasfai, partner at Cooley, will focus on key themes derived from insights gathered through the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors’ recent survey and discussions.

The six themes the panelists will explore are:

1. Board Excellence in a Shifting Landscape: How LGBTQ+ directors contribute to building high-performing boards

2. The Evolving Human Capital Conversation: Addressing the changing corporate landscape and its impact on board make-up

3. Industry Differences: Understanding how various industries approach LGBTQ+ representation in the boardroom

4. Risk and Resilience: Navigating governance challenges amidst growing scrutiny of certain initiatives

   LGBTQ+ Visibility and Board Leadership: Balancing authenticity with corporate expectations in leadership roles

5. The Future of Embracive Board Governance: Possible strategies to ensure sustained progress in governance that incorporates all people

Directors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, etc., as well as allies are welcome to participate in this discussion.

Thank you to our partners for making this event possible: