Peer Networks

The Conference Board Councils bring together professional peers in confidential, dynamic, cross-industry communities to learn from each other's experiences, draw on the group's collective insight and our renowned expertise, and collaboratively explore solutions to members' most pressing business challenges.

Our Governance Center, China Center and Center for Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability gather distinguished executives in facilitated, private and public sessions to discuss pressing and longer-term issues.

Corporate Leadership

1. Council of Global Risk Executives

   This council addresses risk management for firms in all industries who have significant operations in the US. The key theme is managing emerging risk and financial resilience by building and maintaining situational awareness.

2. Council on Strategic Risk Management

   The European Council on Strategic Risk Management is designed for senior executives with the responsibility for assessing and implementing risk management programmes in their organisations.

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Economies, Markets & Value Creation

1. Council of Corporate Treasurers

   The Council provides a forum for corporate treasurers to engage in candid, off-the-record discussions that explore topics relevant to the members. Members value the confidential setting and the level of strategic conversation that develops at meetings.

2. Council for Division Leaders - Financial Executives

   This council, exclusively for financial division leaders, allows senior executives to discuss vital issues in a confidential and member-driven forum. Members value the high-level dialogue and close relationships that develop from the tight knit network.

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High-Performing Organizations

1. Strategic Risk Management Council

   The Council offers a forum for senior most executives charged with risk management oversight to meet regularly and exchange ideas on the development, implementation and ongoing management of ERM. Members value the confidentiality and benchmarking ability.

2. Council for Six Sigma Executives

   Offers senior executives a forum for the candid exchange of ideas and strategies on implementing and sustaining their Six Sigma initiatives. Members value the confidential dialogue, expert speakers and benchmarking opportunities.

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Human Capital

1. Council for Mid-Market Human Resources Executives

   HR executives in mid-market and not-for-profit organizations are required to function both operationally and strategically. In these candid and confidential meetings members gain a broader perspective and shared experiences for unique issues in this role.

2. China Human Resources Council

   Meets to discuss issues and exchange best practices regarding recruiting, retaining, and motivating local staffs as member companies grow in the Greater China region.

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