Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes is the editor in chief of Private Company Director.
Governing Other People’s Money
Deciding where a company’s capital goes is one of the board’s most consequential jobs.
Board Service Isn’t a Hobby
Private company board service now demands far more time, expertise and seriousness than most directors expect.
Voices of Experience: Most Underestimated Risks
Leading private company directors on today's most underestimated risks and how boards can best monitor them.
Bemis Manufacturing: Governing Through Generational Change
Chair Vesla Hoeschen and CEO Jeff Lonigro discuss governance transitions, radical transparency, and building trust between family owners and management.
Inside Just Born’s Path to Independent Governance
Just Born executive chairman David Shaffer on how the company built an independent board and prepared a century-old family business to endure for generations.
Golden Corral: Building a Business for the Next 100 Years
Chair Easter Maynard and CEO Lance Trenary explain why culture, trust and long-term thinking remain the foundation of enduring private company governance.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2026: Finding the CEO You Need
Nancy M. Dahl, Ana Dutra and Jill Gardner discuss how boards can define the leadership their company needs, evaluate CEO candidates and set new leaders up for long-term success.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2026: Preparing for the Next CEO
Tony Brausen, Steven G. Mahon and Andrew Wexler share practical lessons on CEO succession planning, leadership development and preparing for the unexpected.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2026: Boards as a Strategic Growth Engine
Nancy Bruns and Kathy Mazzarella on how boards can move beyond oversight to drive long-term growth, strengthen strategic thinking and help organizations adapt to change.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2026: Composing the Board for What’s Next
Venita Fields and Todd Schurz on how boards can assess their effectiveness, bring in new perspectives and ensure they remain strategic assets rather than historical artifacts.