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We support board members in their oversight role by helping them address complex boardroom issues.
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    Our webcast series provides directors with insights and questions to consider as they engage with management on complex boardroom issues.

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    We support private board members by providing insights, tools and analysis on the issues and trends impacting their business.

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    The EY Center for Board Matters collects and analyzes governance data for thousands of US public companies through its proprietary corporate governance database.

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    EY supports Tapestry Networks in bringing together audit committee chairs for timely, substantive discussions on issues affecting committees, boards and management today.

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    The team

    Robyn Bew

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Director
    Boardroom advisor. Strategist. Accomplished writer and speaker. Knowledge builder. Outdoor sports enthusiast.
    Los Angeles, USA

    Pat Niemann

    EY Americas Audit Committee Forum Leader
    Community champion. Family man. USC Trojan alum.
    Los Angeles, USA

    Dan Clifford

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Board Network Leader
    Connector of dots across the board ecosystem. Passionate about board composition, interviews, recruiting and onboarding. Enjoys soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, pickleball. Proud father and husband.
    Dallas, USA

    Barton Edgerton

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Corporate Governance Research Leader
    Governance researcher and advisor. Innovative problem solver. Curious learner. Experienced writer and speaker on board topics.
    Tysons, USA

    Jennifer Lee

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Audit and Risk Specialist
    Provider of board and audit committee insights. Conversent on financial reporting, risk and regulatory issues. Dedicated to family, team and client.
    Irvine, USA

    Alison Nashed

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Corporate Governance Research and Analytics Manager
    Governance data and analytics specialist. Strategic problem solver. Pragmatist. Animal advocate.
    McLean, USA

    Cigdem Oktem

    EY US Central Region Center for Board Matters Leader
    Agile and future-focused leader. Cross-discipline, multicultural connector and innovator. Storyteller. Artist.
    Atlanta, USA

    Jamie Smith

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Investor Outreach and Corporate Governance Director
    Trusted resource on corporate governance and institutional investor trends. Researcher and analyst. Lifelong learner. Mother and nature enthusiast.
    Denver, USA
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