Fri, Oct 16
|Virtual
Corporate Directors Peer Discussions - CEO Succession Planning
This complimentary session is limited to current or recent Corporate Directors.
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Virtual
About the Event
Friday, October 16
CEO Succession Planning
Penny Herscher, Former CEO, Current Board Chair & Nom/Gov Chair
The textbook CEO succession process is planned, smooth, and takes six to nine months. Reality is rarely so tidy. Penny Herscher knows this firsthand. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board at both Lumentum and Penguin Solutions — and as a board member at public company Forvia SA and private company Modern Health — Penny has navigated three concurrent CEO searches in a single year.
A twice-proven President & CEO in Silicon Valley's technology sector, she brings the dual lens of seasoned operator and experienced board chair to one of governance's most consequential challenges. In this candid fireside chat, Penny shares practical insights to help directors anticipate surprises, manage the process with confidence, and lead their organizations through a successful CEO transition. Expect frameworks, candor, and real war stories. The session concludes with breakout discussions where corporate directors can share their own experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another in closed-door rooms.