Episode Details

Many companies don’t have procedures for offboarding directors. So, how can boards approach a conversation that's often overdue—and uncomfortable?

In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, a director on the board of Bailard, Health Equity, and Somnigroup International, and NACD advisor Susan Paley unpack director offboarding. They discuss what may cause a director to step down, how boards can handle departures with care, and why succession planning is crucial.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Evelyn Dilsaver, audit committee chair, Somnigroup International; director, Bailard, Healthy Equity, PACS Group, QuidelOrtho; advisory board member, Protiviti

Related NACD Resources:

• Guidance for Boards on Identifying and Addressing Problematic Director Behavior
• The Healthy Departure: Considerations for Effective Off-Boarding
• Director Essentials: Succession Planning for Board and Committee Leaders

Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.