About the Program
The program is designed for HITEC’s senior technology executives who are seeking to enhance their understanding of the boardroom and have an interest in positioning themselves as candidates for a corporate board seat. The program will provide insights on emerging trends and leading practices in corporate governance, board oversight of strategy and risk, and other board topics.
Since 2017, HITEC has partnered with KPMG to host the Board Readiness program at HITEC’s Leadership Summits. In 2021, the program pivoted to a 10 month virtual program including six sessions for a cohort of 60 executives.
Program Highlights
Over the course of the program you will gain insight on emerging boardroom trends and leading practices including board oversight of strategy and risk, talent, technology, compliance and financial reporting. In addition, we will showcase HITEC’s members who are currently serving on corporate boards.
Program Hosts
Susan Angele and Stephen Brown are Senior Advisors, Board Governance, at KPMG's Board Leadership Center. Through an array of programs, KPMG’s Board Leadership Center engages with directors and business leaders to help articulate their challenges and promote continuous improvement of public and private company governance. The Center champions outstanding governance to help drive long-term corporate value and enhance investor confidence.
Patricipation and Graduation Criteria
- Must be a Corporate Partner at the Diamond, Platinum, Gold or Silver level OR a HITEC Individual Member
- VP-level and above (Fortune 500 company) or C-level (start-up/mid-size company)
- Can commit to 6 sessions (one make up session available online)
- Attends 5 of 6 sessions
2023–2024 Program Schedule
Dates/Times are subject to change.
March 23 | Kickoff Session | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
May 25 | Session 2 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
July 27 | Session 3 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
August 24 | Networking Session #1 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
September 28 | Session 4 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
November 16 | Session 5 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
January 18 | Session 6 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
February 8 | Networking Session #2 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET
February 29 | Graduation | 4:00PM – 5:30PM ET