The New York Women in Communications Foundation Presents
What: A high-level discussion of the state of women in boardrooms today -- and tomorrow
When: Tuesday, April 26, 3 - 6 p.m.
Where: The New York Times Center
Women hold only 17% of the seats on corporate boards in America today. Will that number change? And might you be part of any growth?
This fascinating two-hour panel (followed by a high-powered networking reception) focuses on women and boardrooms. Among the topics: skill-sets needed to qualify for board seats, strategies that might help earn a spot, the pros and cons of public (corporate) boards versus private (startup) boards, and insights into board culture. Learn which boards offer more compensation, which demand more work, and which boards are the most influential.
Moderator:
Jean Chatzky
Money Coach, Award-winning Journalist & Best-selling Author
Jean Chatzky is the woman who makes finance understandable to the rest of us. She appears on the Today show to talk about personal finance and writes for More magazine and the New York Daily News. Her best-selling books include Not Your Parents Money Book, Money 911, and Pay It Down. In addition, Jean runs the Debt Diet website, and www.jeanchatzky.com.
Panelists:
Ellen R. Marram
President, The Barnegat Group
Ellen Marram is a member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company, The New York Times Company and Eli Lilly and Company, as well as several private companies in the food and consumer healthcare sectors. She is a member of the Health Executives Leadership Network and serves on a number of non-profit boards including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, The Institute for the Future, Lincoln Center Theater, and Families and Work Institute. She has served as a trustee of The Conference Board and the Board of Associates of Harvard Business School.
In her corporate days, she served as president and chief executive officer of Tropicana and the Tropicana Beverage Group, where she nearly doubled margins as she transformed Tropicana from a Florida juice company to a market driven, health-focused, global juice business, number one in worldwide sales and profits. She followed that success by becoming president and chief executive officer of the Nabisco Biscuit Company where her vision and direction led to the 1992 launch of SnackWell cookies and crackers, considered one of the most successful new products of the '90s.
Susan Lyne
Chairman, Gilt Groupe
Susan Lyne serves as Chairman of Gilt Groupe, a membership-only apparel and accessories business with over three million members, 500 employees six distinct business lines in the US, as well as being the leading flash sale site in Japan.
From November 2004 to July 2008, Susan was President and CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). In that capacity, she steered the company's recovery and return to profitability, led by a three-fold increase in advertising revenue and the diversification of its merchandising business.
Before joining MSLO, Susan spent eight years at Disney/ABC, rising to President of ABC Entertainment where she oversaw the development of shows such as Desperate Housewives,Lost, and Grey's Anatomy. Prior to that she ran the network's long-form division, fielding a schedule of original movies and miniseries that won time periods and earned numerous awards. She serves on the board of AOL and is a trustee of The New School. She won a 2007 Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications.
Meesha Rosa
Director, Corporate Board Services and Marketing Operations
Meesha Rosa coordinates communications with corporate board governance organizations and associations in conjunction with Catalyst's Corporate Board Services, which focuses on the advancement of women into the corporate boardroom through candidate assessment and preparation.
In addition, Meesha manages the day-to-day operations of Catalyst's Marketing Department. Through her work as an issue specialist, she speaks at numerous events around the country about Catalyst's Censuses of Women Board Directors and Corporate Officers andTop Earners of the Fortune 500.
Andrew Sherwood
Managing Director, Goodrich and Sherwood
In addition to being Managing Director, Andrew was a founding partner of Goodrich & Sherwood in 1970. As a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Andy's 30-year senior level executive search and consulting background covers a wide range, spanning most industries.
He headed the Business Task Force for the Reagan and Bush White House and has served as a Congressional Advisor. Listed in Who's Who in Finance and Industry, and Who's Who in the World, Andy's professional affiliations include the Young Presidents' Organization, where he was chapter chairman, the World Presidents' Organization, and the Chief Executive Organization. In 1990, and each year since, Andy has been elected to the top 100 Executive Search Consultants in the United States.
RSVP Link Below:
http://www.nywici.org/events/women-table-realities-roadblocks-and-strategies-earning-seats-corporate-boards
Ticket Prices:
Member of NYWICI: $100
Nonmember of NYWICI: $200
*Friend of NYWICI: $150
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