Ralph Ward is an international speaker, writer, and advisor on the role of boards of directors. Publisher of the online newsletter Boardroom INSIDER, the worldwide source for practical, first-hand advice on better boards (www.boardroominsider.com). Also edits The Corporate Board magazine (www.corporateboard.com) the nation's leading corporate governance journal. Author of six acclaimed books on boards and governance: • Board Seeker Guidebook (2018) • Boardroom Q&A (2011) • The New Boardroom Leaders (2008) • Saving the Corporate Board (2003) • Improving Corporate Boards: Boardroom INSIDER Guidebook (2000) • 21st Century Corporate Board (1997) Boardroom Expertise Experience in: Board structure and operations – forming new boards – board talent search, onboarding and assessment – creating board bylaws, charters and best practices – improving board agendas, meetings and recordkeeping – best practices for online​/​virtual meetings – shaping strong board information packages – creating effective board committees – board leadership coaching – management succession planning – board conflict resolution -- director and board observer legal and fiduciary duties -- venture-funded and private equity company governance -- forming and smart use of advisory boards -- board role and proper procedure in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, etc.

Specific Countries That I am Qualified In or Can Cover/ Global

United States, MENA region, Europe, Asia

Country that I'm Located In

United States

Area of Interests (AI, Blockchain, Privacy, etc)

Corporate governance, startup governance, board best practices, board advisory