Board/CEO Relationship

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: Building the Right Board/Management Relationship

Sharon Birkman, Ganesh Iyer and Sarah Lodge Tally discuss board independence, management engagement, succession planning, and the fine line between oversight and interference.

Spotlight on PCGS 2026: Sharon Birkman

The second-generation owner and chair of Birkman on balancing engaged oversight and micromanagement.

Spotlight on PCGS 2026: Ganesh Iyer

The president and CEO of Etnyre International on the relationship between board and management.