What skills will boards need in 2027 and beyond?

The world is changing faster than ever before. What skills will boards need to navigate the unknown? Our panelists will share their predictions and insights to help attendees prepare for board service in 2027 and beyond

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Christine J. Spadafor, CEO, SpadaforClay Group, Inc; Board of Directors Advisor; Management Consultant; Director, Boyd Gaming Corporation

Kristin Sverchek, Former President, Lyft, Inc.; Director, Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland, Executive Vice President Government Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary,
Phillips 66; Director, Dominion Energy

(moderator): Cynthia J. Cole, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP; Director, DirectWomen Board of Director

📅 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
📍 Location: Zoom
🎯 Type: Virtual

Direct Women is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit under EIN 83-3461885.

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