What Boards Need Now: Boston’s Independent Director Advantage
Boston’s senior leaders sit at the intersection of some of the most consequential sectors shaping business today: life sciences, healthcare, technology, finance, higher education, research, and innovation. As boards confront disruption, AI, capital pressure, workforce shifts, risk, and transformation, the profile of an effective independent director is changing. This conversation brings together experienced directors and senior executives to examine what boards seek in independent directors, how accomplished leaders distinguish themselves for those opportunities, and what it takes to challenge groupthink once you have a seat at the table. We’ll explore how different boards assess talent, which experiences are becoming more valuable, and how Boston leaders translate deep operating expertise into boardroom influence.
 
For current directors: a candid conversation about independent judgment, constructive challenge, and the changing demands of board leadership.
For prospective directors: insight into how to position your expertise, evaluate opportunities, and become visible for the right board seats.
 
Join us for #GetOnBoard Week In-Person Networking in Boston, MA on
Thursday, September 17th 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Registration opens at 4:30 PM.
 
Choate, Hall and Stewart LLC
2 International Pl.
Boston, MA