National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

NACD's mission is "We empower directors and transform boards to be future ready," with a vision that corporate boards are recognized as trusted catalysts of economic change in business and in the communities they serve. NACD delivers more than 400 programs nationwide to 24,000+ directors each year, including national and chapter events, foundation courses, the annual NACD Directors Summit, peer-to-peer roundtables, specialty events, and online learning opportunities.

NACD's membership includes more than 1,750 corporate boards as well as several thousand individual members, for a total of more than 24,000 members. NACD operates with 201-500 employees and empowers more than 24,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom, helping world-class public, private, and nonprofit companies navigate an increasingly complex business environment. NACD Directorship Certification is the premier US-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance.

In 2010, NACD acquired Directorship magazine, dedicated to today's corporate officers and board of directors. Recent leadership appointments include Mohamed Younis as senior vice president, content, and Marian Stevens as senior vice president, human resources, announced June 16, 2026. In April 2026, NACD launched a Private Company Steering Committee to help private companies' boards strengthen their judgment and deliver stakeholder value.

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