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Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
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13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154

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About The Event

This annual program held on January 22, 2025, featured our sponsors responding to top-of-mind director issues in a quick-fire format.

8:00 - 9:00 AM (PST) / 9:00 - 10:00 AM (AZ/MST): Program
9:00 - 9:30 AM (PST) / 10:00 - 10:30 AM (AZ/MST): Optional Small Group Networking

RSM, George Casey: “What are the board-level implications of AI in terms of opportunities, risks, and governance?”

Financial Profiles, Moira Conlon: “Communicating in disruptive times - What should the Board expect from Investor Relations and Corporate Communications?”

KPMG, Jonathan Fairtlough: “Given the constantly changing cyber threat landscape, how does a board effectively discharge it's oversight role around corporate cyber risk?”

Deloitte, Tanmay Kumar: “How should a Company leverage its data to strategically succeed?

Meridian Compensation Partners, Rosie Newman: “How are companies thinking about CEO security, particularly private travel heading into 2025?”

WTW, Mike Oclaray: “How do executive pay programs of enduring high-performing companies differ from those of broader corporate America?”

Semler Brossy, Brant Shelor: “What are the potential impacts of the new presidential administration on executive compensation?”

SSB Solutions, Jacque Sokolov, MD: "Given the significant events and uncertainties of multiple Healthcare Sectors in 2025, what are the three most important issues for Boards of Directors to keep their eyes on?”

Speakers

George Casey

Data Science and AI Practice Leader, RSM US LLP 

George advises clients on strategic and technology issues, leveraging data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to deliver value. As a curator of RSM’s Technology Experience Center, he helps clients envision the art of the possible through digital transformation, incorporating technologies such as AI...

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Moira Conlon

Founder & CEO, Financial Profiles

Moira Conlon is the founder and CEO of Financial Profiles, a strategic communications firm that helps companies create value through effective communications with all stakeholders. Over her 30-year career, Moira has provided communications strategy and...

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Jonathan Fairtlough

KPMG - Principal, Advisory | Cyber Security Services

Johnathan is an experienced Cyber Security Expert with over 20 years of investigating, prosecuting and remediating cyber and data incidents. A former LA County Prosecutor, Jonathan co founded the LA High Tech Crimes Division...

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Tanmay Kumar

Managing Director Consulting | Deloitte

Tanmay is a Managing Director in the AI & Data Banking & Payments practice and has over 20 years of experience. He has led and advised on a variety of projects, including AI/GenAI strategy, data governance, business analytics, regulatory preparedness, M&A IT due diligence, and program management...

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Rosie Newman

Principal, Meridian Compensation Partners

Rosie has 10 years of executive compensation consulting experience across a variety of industries and both public and private companies. She provides guidance on a broad range of compensation matters including executive benchmarking, outside director compensation programs, pay for performance, annual and long-term incentive design, and corporate governance issues...

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Michael Oclaray

Senior Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory | Work & Rewards

Mike Oclaray is a Senior Director in the Executive Compensation & Board Advisory practice within WTW’s Work & Rewards line of business. Based in Los Angeles, he specializes in the review and design of compensation programs for corporate leaders...

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Robert Peak

Brant Shelor is a managing director at Semler Brossy.

Jacque Sokolov, MD

Chairman and CEO - SSB Solutions

Jacque J. Sokolov, MD, is founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the SSB, a diversified U.S.-based healthcare management, development, and investment company. As CEO, Dr. Sokolov leads the four strategic business units to optimize solutions, investment strategies, financial structures, and governmental contracting...

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Les Sussman, NACD.DC - Moderator

Director, East West Bancorp; Braille Institute; NACD PSW Chapter

Lester M. Sussman has more than 40 years of professional services and private industry experience in accounting, auditing, and corporate governance. He is a senior advisor in the Risk & Compliance practice area for Resources Global Professionals (RGP), providing corporate governance, risk management, and compliance services to clients globally...

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NACD Pacific Southwest
Contact Us

Alexis Santucci, Executive Director
alexis@nacdpsw.org

Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
kelly@nacdpsw.org

NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter
13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154

Find a Chapter