The Charlotte Conversationon Board Leadership
About the Event
Securing a board position is rarely the result of a single conversation. It is built through preparation, sustained visibility, and trusted relationships developed over time.
This in-person gathering connects aspiring board leaders and business executives with corporate directors serving on boards across your region and industries. Through curated conversations, strategic introductions, and candid governance insight, participants expand their network, elevate their visibility, and take meaningful steps toward board service.
- Venue
- Quail Hollow Country Club
- Time
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Agenda
Charlotte, NC
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2:00 – 3:00
Get Board Ready Workshop
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3:00 – 4:30
Panel discussion and open Q&A with directors
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4:30 – 5:00
Coaching Sessions, facilitated small group breakouts with an experienced corporate director
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5:00 – 6:00
Terrace networking
People
Dorlisa K. Flur
Moderator
Board Director, CuraCor BCBSNC, Sally Beauty, US Cold Storage, Hibbet, Spartan Nash
Cathy Bessant
Panelist
Director, Truist Bank (NYSE), Zurich Insurance Group (SIX)
Chris Kearney
Panelist
Former Chairman and CEO SPX FLOW; Board Director, Nucor (Lead Director), Otis (Lead Director), UTC, Polypore, and SPX FLOW
Theresa Payton
Panelist
CEO of Fortalice Solutions, Former CIO for The White House; Author of “Manipulated”; Board Director, Paychex and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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Melissa Anderson
Panelist
Chief Business Transformation Officer, Albemarle Corporation: Board Director, Vulcan Materials, Former Chairman of SHRM
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Scott Tozier
Corporate Director
International Paper (NYSE)
Dorlisa K. Flur
Board Director, CuraCor BCBSNC, Sally Beauty, US Cold Storage, Hibbet, Spartan Nash
Meghan Dewey
SVP of Products and Services, Duke Energy; Board Director, Sense
Melissa Anderson
Chief Business Transformation Officer, Albemarle Corporation: Board Director, Vulcan Materials, Former Chairman of SHRM
View More Chris Kearney
Former Chairman and CEO SPX FLOW; Board Director, Nucor (Lead Director), Otis (Lead Director), UTC, Polypore, and SPX FLOW
Theresa Payton
CEO of Fortalice Solutions, Former CIO for The White House; Author of “Manipulated”; Board Director, Paychex and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
View More Cathy Bessant
Director, Truist Bank (NYSE), Zurich Insurance Group (SIX)
Jennifer Pollino
Former EVP, Goodrich; Boards: Crane Co (NYSE), Hubbell (NYSE), Wesco Aircraft, Kaman Corp, SHRM
Akshata Udiavar
Banking Consulting Partner
EY
Jennifer Winstel
Managing Director, Wealth Management
UBS
Maria Brennan
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Huntsman
Lisa Wicker, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Career Mastered Magazine
Kristi Coleman
CEO, Tepper Sports
Carolina Panthers Team President
Kelly Adkisson
General Manager
Slalom
Megan Turner
Partner
EY
Ann Marie Williams
Managing Director
Reagan FVL
Allison Holzshu
GM, Protective Packaging, Sealed Air Corporation
Stephanie Richard
Chief Risk Officer
Ally Bank
Laura Parrott
Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income
Nuveen
Ashley Geyer Jones
Chief Operations Officer, Certus, a Ridgemont Company
Jenn Ola
Director, Digital Product Management, USAA
Stephanie Couch
Managing Director, Global Commercial Banking Chief Operating Officer, Bank of America
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Official Airline Sponsor
In-Kind Donor
