The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 21,000 board members, announced a collaboration with The Executive Leadership Council (the ELC) to advance the next generation of board directors. The collaboration centers around the ELC Corporate Board Initiative, which enhances the preparedness of black executives for service on corporate boards, and the NACD Accelerate program, which provides high-potential executives with the governance education and expanded networks critical for boardroom service.
“The ELC has been a frontrunner in building an inclusive business leadership pipeline. Together, we’re extending that pipeline into the boardroom,” said Peter R. Gleason, NACD CEO. “Building on our long-standing relationship, we’re bringing our premier director education and networking opportunities to a new generation of diverse executives so that they can be board ready on day one.”
“This collaboration between The ELC and NACD is intended to accelerate and enhance the missions of both our organizations. The time is now to double down on our efforts to provide deeper readiness and awareness and wider network opportunities for Black executives who seek corporate board service,” said Michael C. Hyter, President and CEO of The ELC. “We are committed to preparing cadres of board-ready Black executives who are both professionally qualified by their experience and training and uniquely qualified by virtue of their diversity.”
The NACD/ ELC partnership builds on both organizations’ longstanding commitment to diversify boards and prepare the next generation of directors.
For more information about the NACD Accelerate program, including benefits, please visit the NACD Accelerate webpage. For more information about ELC’s Corporate Board Initiative, please visit the Corporate Board Initiative webpage.
