Board Member | Independent Advisor | Co-Founder & CEO catalyzing systems-level change for people and planet
Most public and private corporate board seats are filled through referrals from networks of sitting directors, and many of these referral networks are not very diverse. Yet, the evidence is overwhelming that diversity leads to better performance and more resilience in organizations, ecosystems, and organisms. When Dennis Lanham and I imagined the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program in the midst of the pandemic and shortly after the murder of George Floyd, one of our ambitions was to eliminate the myth of a ‘pipeline problem’ of diverse board-ready talent. This myth is perpetuated by the common refrain, “I don’t know anyone.” With over 8 billion people on the planet, the chances than anyone knows the perfect candidate for any position are vanishingly small. To help broaden networks for nom/gov committee members, CEOs, talent partners at VC and PE firms, executive search consultants, and others seeking Independent Director candidates, we offer a virtual, public Meet the Cohort event after the conclusion of each BCBR cohort. BCBR Cohort 8 (C8) members now join our community of over 220 board-ready BCBR Alumni. That we’ve completed 8 cohorts since the inaugural cohort launch in February 2021 testifies to an abundance of incredibly talented leaders ready to serve. What an amazing journey it has been thus far. You can meet these incredible leaders from the comfort of your favorite working space and broaden *your* networks in just 4 weeks from on August 31 from 1 - 3 pm Pacific. Registration at bit.ly/MTC8BCBR Huge gratitude to our Sponsors: Cooley LLP at the Platinum level Genentech at the Gold level KPMG, Odgers Berndtson, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates at the Silver level Big love to our Partners https://lnkd.in/guU9q65Z Join us on the journey to build better boards and accelerate racial justice. Learn more at bit.ly/BCBRsvec Silicon Valley Executive Center Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business #corporategovernance #boarddiversity #boardofdirectors
As always, each one a star in their own right. Any board would be lucky to add them! Thane Kreiner, PhD thanks to you and your team for helping us continue to prove that there is no pipeline problem!
Thanks for creating and sustaining BCBR program.
I look forward to hearing from these stellar leaders. The way you champion this program is truly inspiring Thane! Thank you.
Great work Thane. If I can help with coaching for them, let me know. Congratulations.
Welcome Cohort 8! I look forward to connecting with all of you.
Excellent, and congrats to all 👏🏾
Derek Smith - I see you, bro. 💯👌🏿
COO & Risk/Compliance Executive: Enhancing Business Strategy & Transformation, Mitigating Risks, Non-Profit Board Advisor
1yThis is amazing. Let me know how I can join.