WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has announced two experts in the efforts to strengthen America's global competitiveness will headline the 2012 NACD Directorship 100 Forum. CEO and Chair of E.I. du Pont de Nemours Ellen Kullman and former U.S. Comptroller General, head of the Government Accountability Office and founder of the Comeback America initiative David Walker will speak at the November forum.
Kullman will lead a session titled "Revitalizing America," where participants will discuss how corporate directors can help restore America's leadership in the global economy. Walker will give the keynote address at the forum, "A Roadmap for the Future," explaining how getting the country's fiscal house in order is crucial to rebuilding America and what is necessary to make progress in this effort.
The NACD Directorship 100 annually recognizes those in the boardroom who significantly influence leading practices in corporate board performance and oversight. The 10th annual forum will honor boardroom and governance leaders during a gala dinner on November 27th in New York City.
"The NACD Directorship 100 places a spotlight on corporate directors who are setting the right tone in the boardroom and enabling sustainable growth and innovation," said NACD President and CEO Ken Daly. "This group exemplifies how directors are adapting to increased responsibility and bolstering investor confidence."
The NACD Directorship 100 Forum will also feature peer-to-peer knowledge exchange sessions, a networking reception and a gala dinner to celebrate the honorees.
To learn more about the 2012 NACD Directorship 100 and to register to attend, visit www.NACDonline.org/Directorship100. For a list of 2011 honorees, visit www.nacdonline.org/directorship100/honorees.cfm.
About NACD
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the only membership organization focused exclusively on advancing exemplary board leadership. Based on 35 years of experience, NACD identifies, interprets and provides insights and information that corporate board members rely upon to make sound strategic decisions, confidently confront complex business challenges and enhance shareowner value. With more than 12,000 corporate director members, NACD provides world-class director education, director training and proprietary research about leading boardroom and corporate governance practices to promote director professionalism and bolster investor confidence. Furthermore, to create more effective and efficient corporate boards, NACD provides independent board evaluations and custom-tailored in-boardroom education and training programs, as well as director-led conferences, forums and peer-exchange learning opportunities to share ideas about current and emerging issues. Fostering collaboration among directors and governance stakeholders, NACD is shaping the future of board leadership. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org. To join, please contact Kelly Dodd at kkdodd@nacdonline.org or 202-380-1891.