Open Positions

Position Summary:

As an ESG thought leader and spokesperson at The Conference Board, the Senior Director both develops and creates Corporate Governance research and engages with C-Suite Members. This dual role requires both the ability to create original research – and the ability to deliver Insights for What’s Ahead™ to C- Suites and Boards of Directors on key Corporate Governance issues. The Senior Director also ‘pinch hits’ for the Center Leader (CL) in management meetings, tasks and routines as well as in Member meetings, briefings and sales engagements.

Output will include written research to be shared with Members and the public in a variety of formats and venues, with a regular schedule leading one-on-one and one-to-many in-person and virtual events.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for generating Insights with a focus on Corporate Governance, and on the broader issues of topical interest to Chief Legal Officers, Corporate Secretaries, Board Directors, and Investor Relations functions.
• Present to C-Suite and Boards of Directors on key issues around Corporate Governance.
• Serve as TCB spokesperson for Corporate Governance providing interviews and quotes for journals and the business press, e.g., WSJ, Financial Times, Directors and Boards, Directorship Magazine, Agenda.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Center through engaging Members, identifying critical issues, shaping research and content, contributing to shared content development, developing innovative products and shaping the long-term strategy and operational plans.
• Schedule, structure, format, prepare and (co)host roundtables, webcasts and other meetings (i.e. Conference Sessions) with Members and the public.
• Serve as an expert advisor on corporate governance and work with high-level experts to increase TCB’s impact through expanded projects, services, offerings, and executive involvement.
• Identify ways to attract new Members to the ESG Center, as well as sponsors for the Center’s publications and programming.
• Recruit, manage, nurture, mentor and direct talent as required.
• Lead the coordination with other Center Leaders and Deputies/Principals to integrate insights across other Centers.
• Oversee the development of sales materials, updated briefings and program calendars for the Sales Enablement Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in law or business administration required, with 15+ years of related professional experience. 10+ years of Corporate Governance experience, ideally as a member of or reporting to the C-Suite.
• Deep understanding of Corporate Governance issues and priorities. The ideal candidate will have a substantial record as a thought leader in the Corporate Governance realm, and interest in broader business, economic, geopolitical and societal issues.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills with demonstrated track record of published articles/research with a focus on Corporate Governance, and the broader issues of topical interest to the Chief Legal Officer, Board Members, Corporate Secretaries and Investor Relations Officers.
• Superior communication skills: substantive experience presenting research findings to business and public audiences is required, as is experience in listening to member feedback, distilling common themes and turning into actions.
• Experience with various research techniques and practice (e.g., survey design and analysis and focus group facilitation) required.
• Strong command of the business landscape, superior business, and marketing acumen.
• Ability to collaborate and build trust with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with and advise C-Suite members peer to peer.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to create high quality work efficiently while managing multiple projects autonomously.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume by Nov 27, 2024 via the Apply Now button below. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence.

For applications received after the deadline, please note that the position remains posted until filled. We will welcome your application however other candidates might be further along in the hiring process. We look forward to reviewing your resume.