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Nashville Chapter | How to Search for a Board Seat
The Engine, Fueled by Ankura
2963 Sidco Drive, Suite 101
Nashville, TN 37204
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Category: Nashville

How to Search for a Board Seat

Overview

You'll need a strategic approach, leveraging your professional expertise and aligning it with the needs of target boards. Build a strong network including through industry groups, governance organizations, and connections with current board members. Tailor your board bio and resume to highlight board-relevant achievements and demonstrate a track record of leadership.  

Teresa Sebastian, a seasoned board director and corporate leader, brings decades of experience in governance, strategy, and shareholder value creation to her insights on finding a board seat. Currently serving on the boards of AES Corporation (Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee, Member of the Compensation Committee and Innovation and Technology), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Member of the Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees), Peckham Industries, Inc. (Member of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees), and Assemble Sound, Sebastian leverages her expertise to mentor aspiring board members.  

Sebastian, the CEO of The Dominion Asset Group, has held prior C-Suite roles at major companies like Darden Restaurants, Veyance Technologies, and Information Resources. With over two decades of leadership in energy and finance, she is an expert in governance, finance, enterprise risk, compliance, regulations, and securities. 

A recognized governance thought leader, Sebastian is an NACD Board Leadership Fellow, an NACD Certified Director, recognized 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, serves on the Former Chair NACD Nashville Board of Advisors, and is a member of Women Corporate Directors. Her discussion will focus on practical strategies for securing a board position, including networking, aligning expertise with board needs, and demonstrating value in critical areas such as enterprise risk, compliance, and strategic oversight. 

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$25.00  Member Registration Fee (You are allowed to bring 3 guest, please use promocode MemberGuest
$40.00  Non-Member Registration Fee

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Speaker

    Teresa M. Sebastian
Executive Officer, Board Member and Author
Teresa M. Sebastian is a board member, corporate strategist and executive officer for publicly-traded and private companies, with cross-industry and cross-functional experience, and ability to effectively drive business results. She is also the author of the upcoming "Lost Seeds," historical novel trilogy.

Moderator

   

Vicki Estrin
Senior Managing Director
Ankura

 

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