The Private Directors Association® (PDA) is a non-profit organization of, by, and for private company business owners, their executives, and directors.  The mandate is to define and model private company governance excellence for corporate, ESOPs, family-owned, partnerships, private equity portfolio companies, and start-ups/venture capital financed—at all levels of revenue generation.  

An individual or corporate annual membership provides:

•	Unlimited attendance at all live City/Chapter events nationally or, when available, via live-streaming of those events.

•	Conferences, webinars and other digital content, exclusive chat rooms/groups, and a library of knowledge to inform, educate, and connect members on relevant private company topics.

•	A network of qualified members for private corporate board director position considerations.

Founded in 2014 in Chicago, PDA has expanded/is expanding to Chapters in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin

For more information, visit privatedirectorsassociation.org or call 847.986.9350.



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Private Directors Association®

Private Directors Association®'s headquarters in Frankfort, United States

Debra N. McGuire

Susan Aldworth

Sue Siradas

Jay Brodsky

Kimberly Aldworth

The Membership and Engagement team at the Private Directors Association® focuses on enhancing member experiences and fostering a strong community among private company leaders. This team is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and engage members by organizing events, webinars, and networking opportunities that facilitate knowledge sharing and connections. They also collaborate with various chapters to promote governance excellence and support members in their professional growth.

Membership and Engagement

The Leadership Team at the Private Directors Association® is responsible for guiding the organization's strategic vision and operational execution. This team collaborates to develop initiatives that enhance member engagement and governance practices within private companies, while also expanding the association's reach through new chapters. With a focus on fostering a robust network of directors and executives, they aim to promote best practices in private company governance and provide valuable resources for their members.

Leadership Team

The Event Planning and Coordination team at the Private Directors Association® is responsible for organizing and executing a variety of live and virtual events that foster engagement and education among members. This includes planning national conferences, city chapter meetings, and webinars that focus on best practices in private company governance. The team collaborates with various committees to ensure that programming is relevant, impactful, and aligned with the organization’s mission to support private company leaders and enhance their governance skills.

Private Directors Association®

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Private Directors Association®

Org chart

Teams

Membership and Engagement

Leadership Team

Event Planning and Coordination

Offices

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