National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

Private company boards are navigating growing complexity from capital strategy and succession to AI and cybersecurity oversight.

To support this evolving landscape, we've launched a new Private Company Steering Committee. Bringing together experienced directors and executives from family-owned, founder-led, private equity-baked, and employee-owned companies, the group will help share our resources, programming and insights for this critical segment of the governance community.

Grounded in our "by directors, for directors" mission, the committee will help strengthen boardroom leadership and deliver where it matters most.

Learn more: https://direc.to/fVwY

Strategy today is only as strong as its ex*****on. However, according to our 2026 Governance Outlook survey, nearly 60% of directors identify oversight of strategy ex*****on as a primary area for board improvement.

We're pleased to announce today that the 2026 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission, cochaired by Dorlisa Flur, NACD.DC®, and Jay D. Miller, NACD.DC® will develop practical guidance to help boards rise to this challenge, giving them tools and guidance to separate signals from the noise and to have disciplined discussions on scenario planning, risk appetite, and innovation.

Their work will culminate in a report released at NACD Directors Summit™ this fall that boards can use to:

- govern strategic pivots without overreach;
- monitor ex*****on quality and leadership strength under pressure; and
- build board and leadership capacity to operate more efficiently under uncertainty.

Discover the full list of commissioners and stay tuned for commission updates. https://direc.to/fV7s

Effective cyber oversight is about asking the right questions, building the right structures, and ensuring your organization is prepared before a crisis demands it.

The fifth edition of the Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight, developed in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance, outlines a principled, practical framework for overseeing cyber risk with the same rigor applied to every other strategic priority in the boardroom. The six core principles are designed to guide boards through today's threats and prepare for the future.

Learn more: https://direc.to/fVRE

Board oversight is expanding, requiring directors to guide organizations through challenges ranging from the speed of start-up company governance to workforce disruptions.

The new Spring 2026 issue of Directorship® magazine explores how directors can navigate these evolving dynamics, including building trust between start-up boards and founders, guiding family businesses through ownership transitions, and strengthening board presentations.

NACD members, read the full issue: https://direc.to/fTD8

Strong board partnerships can elevate a CEO's leadership.

Continuing their conversation on the BoardVision™ podcast, Wayne Peacock and Dona Young, NACD.DC®, cochairs of the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission, share a CEO's perspective on what helps boards and executives thrive together, from offering guidance without micromanaging to fostering transparency and long-term alignment.

Listen now. https://direc.to/fT4j

Strong board-CEO partnerships are built on clear expectations, steady leadership, and trust that endures through uncertainty.

In the latest BoardVision™ episode, Wayne Peacock and Dona Young, NACD.DC®, draw on their experience as cochairs of the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission to share what directors value most in a CEO today. They discuss setting expectations early, navigating disagreement, and sustaining transparency when pressures rise.

Listen to the episode now: https://direc.to/fTZN

Director pay continues to rise, but expectations for boards are rising faster.

Our 27th annual Director Compensation Report, produced in collaboration with Pearl Meyer is now available. This year's findings show median public company director compensation increased 3% year over year, even as boards take on expanded oversight of technology, risk, and complex governance challenges.

As boards head into a new year of heightened expectations, the report offers a timely look at how director pay and governance practices compare across peers, highlighting simpler compensation structures and evolving focus on board leadership roles.

Read the report to see how today's boards are adapting, and how your board compares. https://direc.to/fTm9