NACD Atlanta

Thank you to?Palmer Proctor, Audit Chair of Inspire Brands and CEO of Ameris Bank, and?Kate Jaspon, CFO of Inspire Brands, for an insightful and engaging discussion on the dynamic relationship between the Audit Chair and CFO. Their perspectives on mitigating risk, fostering communication and trust, stakeholder engagement, and the importance of a "no surprises" approach were invaluable. A special thanks to?Michael Dannar, ?for expertly moderating the conversation! Join us for our upcoming AI incident tabletop exercise on 4.3.25, register here: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm Keven Lake

Limited seats left! Join us at the Inspire Brands headquarters on March 17, 2025, for an insightful discussion with Palmer Proctor, Audit Chair of Inspire Brands and CEO of Ameris Bank, and Kate Jaspon, CFO of Inspire Brands. Discover how they master the delicate balance of financial strategy and oversight to drive meaningful results. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders, with a cocktail hour to follow! Register here: https://lnkd.in/efkripRa

We are proud to announce that?Vish M Narendra?has been appointed to the?NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors. Vish’s dedication and expertise will undoubtedly enhance our programming and provide valuable insights to our chapter members. Please join us in giving Vish a warm welcome to the board. Learn more about Vish here: https://lnkd.in/eKnNA5bR

Congratulations to Atlanta Chapter Board Member Kelly Barrett on her appointment to the LP Building Solutions Board of Directors. Anyone who’s had the privilege of working with you knows how passionate, thoughtful, and committed you are and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in this role.

Thank you to Protiviti's Andrew Struthers-Kennedy, Global Leader of Internal Audit and Finance Advisory Services and Ryan Neff, Managing Partner, for leading an engaging discussion on the most significant risks boards are expected to face over the next 2-3 years. Attendees actively contributed their insights, making it a dynamic conversation on key challenges. The top three risks identified in Protiviti's 2025 Top Risk Survey were: ?Economic conditions ?Cyber threats ?The ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent, manage shifts in labor expectations, and address succession challenges. We appreciate everyone’s participation in this important dialogue. To read Protiviti's 2025 Top Risks Survey click here: https://lnkd.in/ebY328H5

Join us in congratulating our Atlanta chapter members, Myra Bierria, NACD.DC, Justin Mennen, NACD.DC, and Mark Zyla, NACD.DC, on achieving the NACD Directorship Certification?. They are now part of a growing community of Certified Directors. For more information on becoming Certified visit: https://lnkd.in/dWwtbxsD

Listen to the latest?BoardVision? episode to hear about the difficulties of and the motivations behind modern leadership, including the importance of listening and the paradoxes of leadership. Learn how to differentiate yourself as a leader with actionable insights from @AdamBryant, senior managing director and partner with the ExCo Group, and NACD advisor, @Susan Paley. Listen today at ?https://lnkd.in/em-vG8ZN

Join us for an exclusive complimentary breakfast event?on?February 25, 2025, featurin?Andrew Struthers-Kennedy, Protiviti’s Global Leader of Internal Audit & Financial Advisory Services as he discusses navigating critical risks presented in Protiviti’s?Top Risks?survey. This year’s findings uncover key themes identified by Executives and Board members and reveal important differences in their perspectives. ?? Gain insights into the most significant risks organizations will face over the next 2–3 years and beyond. ?? Explore how these risks are transforming business priorities for Boards and Executives. ?? Learn actionable strategies to address these challenges and turn them into opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity—seating is limited!?Reserve your spot today to stay ahead of the curve. Register here for this complimentary event: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm #Leadership #BoardroomInsights #RiskManagement #Protiviti #ExecutiveStrategy

Thank you to Raphael Bostic and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for hosting our members today! We had the privilege of an engaging discussion covering the role of Federal Reserve Banks, the 2025 economic outlook (patience is key!), tariffs, and the impact of AI on employment—just to name a few topics. Special thanks to Regenia R. Sanders, Managing Partner at EY, for expertly moderating this event. What were your key takeaways? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t miss out on our next event—click here to join us: https://lnkd.in/euGSGbxm

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, RSM, Stout, EY, Grant Thornton (US), KPMG US, Jones Day, Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, BDO, PwC, and Foss & Company, for joining us last week to discuss how we can continue building on our success together. Your ongoing support and commitment to fostering continuous learning and growth among our 900+ Atlanta members is deeply appreciated. Lejla I. Dickson, Drew Goldman,Dan Kaufman,Scott Law,Johnny Lee, Nataly Lopes Marks, Ryan Neff,Cigdem Oktem,Amy Pandit,Joyce Reto, Daniel Rodda