Mark McConnell, Senior Managing Director at McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders, will join directors, industry leaders, and governance experts at PRISM 2025, the Private Directors Association National Conference + Exhibition, taking place October 7–9, 2025, at the Disneyland Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Anaheim, California.

He will participate in a panel discussion, The Thriving Board: Proactively Shaping Talent Strategy for Sustainable Growth + Impact. The conversation will focus on how boards can play a proactive role in shaping talent strategy by redefining how leaders are hired, developed, and retained.

Mark will be joined by Zach Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Activation Officer at Activate 180, and Mitch McDermott, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Talent Ascension Group. Together, they will share insights on how boards can prioritize talent strategy, hold leadership accountable for retention outcomes, and support development programs that align with company growth.

If you are attending PRISM 2025, you can connect with Mark on-site or reach out to schedule a time to meet in advance.

Learn more about the event here.