Upcoming WCD In‑Person & Virtual Events 

Audit Committee Peer Exchange

An uncertain economic landscape and policy shifts related to trade, tariffs and interest rates make for challenging business conditions and put stress on corporate results and forecasts. How are companies adapting to these shifting conditions and their potential impact on operations, financial plans and models? What can audit committee members do to ensure continued financial health and flexibility for the short- and long-term? What are the known or unexpected risks that could arise that might worsen current expectations and forecasts?

Sandy Brown, Director, FPA; WCD Colorado (Moderator)
Paramita Das, Senior Advisor to CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Stardust Power, Inc.; Director, Coeur Mining, Inc., Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, Toromont Industries Ltd; WCD Chicago
Scott Stelk, Partner, KPMG LLP
Irina Vaysfeld, Principal, KPMG LLP

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Nominating & Governance Peer Exchange

Join us for an engaging discussion that will focus on how to navigate the current diversity, equity, and inclusion landscape including legal considerations, stakeholder engagement, and evolving disclosure requirements. This peer exchange will address the role of nominating & governance committees and the leadership required to maintain diverse perspectives within companies and board. What are business leaders doing to ensure their corporate mission, values and strategic goals are inclusive for all?

Speakers:

Faten Alqaseer, Senior Managing Director, Teneo
Angie Freeman, CHRO & ESG Officer, C.H. Robinson; Director, The Shyft Group; WCD Minnesota
Denise Jackson, Director, Tractor Supply Company; WCD Arizona (moderator)
Lauren Smith, Co-Head, Board Practice, DSG Global; WCD South Florida

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As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace—challenging business leaders and boards to stay ahead of emerging risks, regional divergence, and increasing complexity.

Join us for an exclusive WCDirect virtual session where KPMG’s leading regulatory and governance experts will provide a forward-looking analysis of the ten key regulatory challenges shaping the second half of 2025. This session is designed to equip WCD members with actionable insights and strategic foresight to effectively navigate the shifting terrain.

Key Themes We’ll Explore:

• Regulatory Divergence: Navigating competing frameworks and jurisdictional conflicts.
• AI and Responsible Systems: Balancing innovation with ethical oversight and accountability.
• Cybersecurity & Information Protection: Strengthening defences amid rising threats and compliance demands.
• Markets & Competition: Adapting to regulatory pressures and competitive disruption in dynamic markets.

Speakers:

Amy Matsuo, Regulatory Insights Leader, KPMG US
Lisa Rawls, Americas GRC Service Network Leader, KPMG US
Regina Mayor (Moderator), Global Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG International

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This year, the inherent challenge of preparing for fall compensation committee discussions will be compounded by unprecedented volatility in the broader business and governance environment—including shifting investor priorities, evolving disclosure expectations, and external economic pressures that can quickly influence compensation decisions. As directors look ahead to fall planning, this WCDirect webinar will explore hot topics and share what we’re seeing across industries, including say-on-pay outcomes, trends in incentive plan metrics, and other key findings from the most recent proxy data. We’ll also discuss how to ensure your upcoming CD&A effectively reinforces your organization’s pay for performance story amid heighted scrutiny from key stakeholders.

This is intended to be a discussion that educates the full board, in addition to compensation committee members.

Speakers:

Sharon Podstupka, Managing Director, Pearl Meyer
Lianne Richardson, Principal, Pearl Meyer
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