Seat at the Table: Understanding Board Service and the Path to the Boardroom

Seat at the Table
Understanding Board Service and the Path to the Boardroom

Wednesday, April 15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Pacific)

What does it really mean to serve on a board of directors — and how do accomplished leaders position themselves for a seat at the table? In this candid and practical session, IWF NorCal member Kim Box draws on her experience serving on public, private, and regulated boards to demystify the role of today’s board director. We will explore governance fundamentals, fiduciary responsibilities, the board’s role in strategy and CEO oversight, and how serving as a director differs fundamentally from executive leadership. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of what boards seek, how to craft a compelling board value proposition, and concrete steps to navigate the path to their first or next board role. The discussion will be facilitated by IWF NorCal member Linda Graebner.

Date: Wednesday, April 15

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Pacific)

Location: Webinar via Zoom

Cost: Free, but registration is required to participate (Zoom link and details will be included in the registration confirmation e-mail.) 

Speaker bio: 

Kim Box is an experienced public and private company director with deep expertise in governance, strategy oversight, and board leadership. She serves on multiple boards, including publicly traded and private companies, where she chairs and contributes to key committees such as Compensation and Governance. Kim brings extensive experience in enterprise transformation, risk oversight, and executive leadership, providing a broad perspective on effective board stewardship.

Linda Graebner is a seasoned entrepreneur, former CEO, and board director with a distinguished record of building and transforming consumer businesses through growth, disruption, and transition. Over her career, she has led turnarounds, scaled companies to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, and executed successful exits, bringing a practical, real-world perspective to leadership, strategy, and governance. Read more.