Bill Hayes
Bill Hayes is the editor in chief of Private Company Director.
Reflections on a Board Journey: Marie Meliksetian
The Enclave at Taunton Lake director on the recent evolution of board responsibilities.
Boards and CEOs Succeed Together
While the chief executive may be lonely at the top, it’s the board’s job to help push them and the company up to the highest level.
Meet the Director: Kimberly Bishop
The Shawmut Design and Construction chair on balancing the issues to be discussed in board meetings.
Five Issues Impacting the Future of Private and Family Businesses
At The Private Company Governance Summit 2025, an all-star panel of family business chairs discussed talent, digitalization, stakeholder trust and more.
Voices of Experience, October 2025
How do you think a board can best help its company deal with the current landscape of macroeconomic uncertainty?
Cilker Henderson’s Greg and Dave Henderson on Generational Leadership and Letting Go
Father-and-son leaders on the board's role during a transition between generations.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2025: Getting Value from an Independent Board
It's great for a board to be independent, but it's better if you know how your directors can be of best use to your company.
The Private Company Governance Summit 2025: Risk and Crisis Management
What are the most urgent risks facing private companies and who are the directors that can help you confront them?
Trust, Transition and Long-Term Leadership at Vollrath
Danielle Kohler and Erik Lampe address the relationship between ownership and nonfamily CEO leadership at Vollrath, and how it helps the 151-year-old company thrive.
Finding the Right Seat at the Table
Director Sheila Bangalore shares her insight on turning a good board into a great board.