Media

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RESERVE A SPOT
Date:
Thursday May 8, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm US/Eastern
Location:
Zoom
Agenda:

The FENG program – Thursday, May 8, 2025

Via Zoom at 5:00PM Eastern

 

Speaker: Suzanne M. Burns - Board Director |Global President| Human Capital Advisor, Spencer Stuart Chicago

 

Description: Jumpstarting Your Board Journey

 

Are you considering joining a board and don’t know where to start?  If so, this session is for you!  Suzanne Burns, a trusted executive advisor and partner with Spencer Stuart’s Board of Director Practice, will provide the foundational knowledge you need to start preparing for the first steps of pursuing a board. You’ll learn about the various types of boards from non-profit to public company and which option is the best for your specific career stage.  We will also discuss what to expect when pursuing board roles in light of Spencer Stuart’s recently released 2024 Board Index findings. The session will conclude with Q&A and cover the board search process from positioning yourself for board service to finding new opportunities to evaluating offers.  Please join us to gain these insights and have your questions answered.   

 

Bio: 

Suzanne M. Burns is a trusted advisor to numerous public and private company CEOs and Board Nominating & Governance Committees, where she shares her knowledge of board best practices, CEO succession planning, insights on deliberate organizational and cultural alignment, and perspective on how to successfully attract and develop diverse talent to drive shareholder value. Ms. Burns is known for elevating strategies and developing winning, executable courses of action. She intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization, brings them together in a cohesive design and helps others broaden their thinking in the process.

 

As a Senior Partner with Spencer Stuart, Ms. Burns is a member of the firm’s Board, CEO, Industrial, Digital Transformation and Private Equity practices. She devotes her time to advising global clients on Board and C-suite talent selection, cultural transformation, and board effectiveness to increase diversity and competitiveness. 

 

Ms. Burns currently sits on the Board of Directors for Benco Dental Supply Company, a leading dental equipment distributor, and chairs its Growth & Diversification and CEO Evaluation Committees and Palmer-Donavin. She also serves as the President of the Private Directors Association’s (PDA) Chicago Chapter and on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Botanic Garden Board where she chairs the Human Capital & Compensation and Succession Committees. As Chair of the Women Corporate Directors Chicago Chapter and prior Vice Chair of the Nominating Committee of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation Board, she is committed to improving equity for women and children. She is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago, The Chicago Network, and The Chicago Club and previously served on the boards of Communities In Schools of Chicago, Leadership Greater Chicago, and as Spencer Stuart’s board representative with the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) for six years. She holds the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Director Certification® and through her various organizations and Board & CEO Practice work at Spencer Stuart stays abreast of the latest trends in corporate governance. Ms. Burns holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University.

 

 

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Attendees Status Suggested Donation  
Reserve A Spot Jumpstarting Your Board Journey May 08
5:00pm - 6:00pm US/Eastern
48 Not registered Free
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12:00pm - 1:00pm US/Eastern
28 Not registered Free
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5:00pm - 6:00pm US/Eastern
15 Not registered Free
Taming the Wild West of the Internet – Legal Attempts to Impose Liability for Online Content Sep 12, 2023
5:00pm - 6:00pm US/Eastern
26 Not registered Free
Attention & Distraction Jul 11, 2023
5:00pm - 6:00pm US/Eastern
35 Not registered Free
Media Finance Through The Eyes of a Creative May 16, 2023
5:00pm - 6:30pm US/Eastern
21 Not registered Free
The scoop on Video Games Mar 14, 2023
5:00pm - 6:15pm US/Eastern
37 Not registered Free
Navigating Change in the Media Industry. Apr 20, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm US/Eastern
20 Not registered Free
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6:00pm - 7:00pm US/Eastern
19 Not registered Free
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
2 Not registered $10.00
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4:15pm - 5:00pm
16 Not registered $5.00
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5:00pm - 6:00pm
10 Not registered $10.00
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5:00pm - 7:00pm
7 Not registered $10.00

Chapter Description

Welcome to the Media Special Interest Group (SIG), where we explore the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of media and entertainment. Our SIG is a vibrant community of finance professionals, creatives, and industry experts passionate about driving innovation and success in the media industry.

Join us as we delve into a variety of topics relevant to the modern media landscape. From examining the role of traditional media in the age of streaming to exploring the intersection of finance and creativity, our discussions cover a broad spectrum of themes shaping the industry.

Discover the latest trends and emerging opportunities in media and entertainment as we navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're interested in understanding the economic impact of video games or exploring the future of media finance, our SIG offers valuable insights and perspectives.

In a world where change is constant, it's essential to stay informed and connected. Join us as we foster collaboration, innovation, and expertise within the media industry. Together, let's shape the future of media finance and creativity.

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