CXO Roundtable — Delhi NCR: Board Readiness in 2026

<div class="event-description"> <h2>Board Readiness in 2026: What Search Firms Actually Evaluate</h2> <p>A cross-functional gathering of 35 CXOs exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of board governance in India — from regulatory shifts to the 12 dimensions that leading search firms evaluate when placing independent directors.</p> <h3>Theme</h3> <p>With SEBI tightening governance norms and institutional investors demanding greater board diversity, the path from operating CXO to independent board director has never been more structured — or more competitive. This roundtable brings together CXOs from CHRO, CFO, and CTO functions to discuss board readiness strategies.</p> <h3>Discussion Agenda</h3> <ul> <li><strong>09:30 – 10:00:</strong> Registration &amp; Networking Breakfast</li> <li><strong>10:00 – 10:15:</strong> Welcome — HCI Talks</li> <li><strong>10:15 – 11:15:</strong> Roundtable Block 1 — "The Board Readiness Gap: Why 80% of CXOs Get Eliminated Before the First Interview"</li> <li><strong>11:15 – 11:30:</strong> Tea Break</li> <li><strong>11:30 – 12:30:</strong> Roundtable Block 2 — "From CXO to Board Director: The Practitioner's Roadmap"</li> <li><strong>12:30 – 13:00:</strong> Action Commitments</li> <li><strong>13:00 – 14:00:</strong> Networking Lunch</li> </ul> <h3>Special Feature</h3> <p>Each attendee receives a complimentary <strong>CVPRO Board Readiness Score</strong> (worth ₹15,000) — a personalised assessment across the 12 dimensions that search firms evaluate for board placements.</p> <h3>Who Should Attend</h3> <p>CXOs (CHRO, CFO, CTO, COO, CEO, CMO) with 15+ years of experience who are actively exploring or considering board directorship opportunities.</p> <h3>Venue</h3> <p>The Oberoi, New Delhi<br/> Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003<br/> <em>Belvedere — Private Executive Suite</em></p> </div>