The workshop will offer diverse business owners an opportunity to learn what it takes to become a member of a corporate board. 

Wednesday, March 18^th
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
125 Barclay St. New York, NY 10007
6^th Floor Boardroom.

We will feature the following speakers:

 Why Corporate Boards are Critical and How Boards Work

• Esther Aguilera, President, Latino Corporate Directors Association

 How to Get Nominated for a Corporate Board: The Executive Search Process

• Sara Katz, Partner & Head of Recruiting, Declare (woman-led search firm dedicated to placing women in C-suite and boards in the finance and tech industry)
• Kelvin Thompson, Founding Managing Director, Montarosa (boutique executive search firm focused on helping boards assess their needs and the market for diverse candidates)
• Anthony Goodman, Managing Director, Board & CEO Advisory Partners, Russell Reynolds (one of the largest executive search firms in the world)

 From Business Owner to Board Member: Fireside Chat with Women and People of Color on Corporate Boards

• Maria Jelescu Dreyfus, CEO, Ardinall Investment Management (Director on Boards of Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)
• Victor Hymes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Legato Capital Management, LLC; (Executive Committee of Boards of Brookings Institution; Incoming Chair & Finance Committee of Board of EarthJustice)

In addition we will also discuss the launching of our groundbreaking Boardroom Accountability Project 3.0, calling on 56 Companies to adopt the “Rooney Rule” in searches for new board directors and CEOs. 

Comptroller’s M/WBE University is a series of workshops designed to increase access to opportunities for M/WBEs.

Please RSVP here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].