Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes is the editor in chief of Private Company Director.
2025 Private Company Boards of the Year Governance Highlights
Check out the qualifications of our 2025 PBOY honorees.
2025 Private Company Boards of the Year Awards
Eight private company boards have been honored with Private Company Boards of the Year awards for their business governance excellence by MLR Media. The...
Does the CEO Know?
Emotional intelligence is emerging as a vital skill for chief executives of private companies.
The Most Significant Governance Trends of 2025
This year and going forward, private company directors will be challenged by AI, an evolving political landscape, a shifting economy and more.
Voices of Experience, March 2025
Leading private company directors on winning the war for talent.
Meet the Director: Sabrina Hannam
The Boardswell director on demystifying the enigmatic world of board culture.
Becoming a High-Performing Family Chair
The mentee/mentor relationship of David Barnard and Lynn Clarke has been vital in the former’s role as chair of 105-year-old Vitamix.
Private Company Talent Development: The Next 12 Months
Workforce productivity and leadership succession are the top priorities of private company leaders.
What’s In Your Matrix?
What are the skills that are most important for your board?
Voices of Experience, October 2024
The emerging issues challenging directors, and how they are being tackled in the boardroom.