Panelist

Nancy May

Nancy May, CEO The BoardBench Companies, knows the ins and outs of challenging board environments.  Noted in Forbes as one America’s governance experts, she is the host of the Boardroom’s Best podcast, which has been recognized as one of the top 25 business podcasts to listen to. Nancy is a regularly featured contributor to the CEO Forum Magazine, and has been a guest speaker on corporate boards, governance trends, and how candidates can “crack the code” that gets you to a seat at the table.  She has  also been sought after, by well known global company leaders, as a personal board candidate coach.

Ms. May has over 25 years of experience as a strategic advisor to CEOs and the boards of emerging, high-growth, mid-cap, and global 100 public and private companies on issues such as board governance, director succession, financial health, rapid growth, succession planning, and sustainability.  She has worked with some of the most recognized institutions, public and private companies, and investment firms.  In addition, Nancy has an impressive board candidate coaching practice with a track record of 99% success! She’s been quoted as “being tough and on point, revealing ways that candidates sabatoge themeslves, and teaching others how to rise above the wannabees for good.“

She has been a guest lecturer and presenter for numerous national and international business and professional organizations and universities.