Las Vegas, NV – HK Strategic Partners today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Joshua Ford, Partner, as NACD Directorship CertifiedÔ. NACD Certified Directors, who earn NACD Directorship Certification®, signal to boards, investors, and other stakeholders that they possess the highest commitment to continuing director education available in the United States.
“It is an honor to earn a place among the NACD Directorship Certification community, a distinguished and diverse group of individuals committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence,” stated Ford, NACD.DC. “Through NACD’s certification program, I have not only achieved strong professional growth as a director, but I have also gained knowledge that will enhance my ability to elevate the companies I serve.”
The NACD Directorship Certification program, the nation’s premier certification for board directors, provides a tangible assessment of a director’s understanding of the essential knowledge required to lead in today’s boardrooms. Certification also facilitates continuous learning and allows directors to showcase their governance knowledge to the companies they serve and to other stakeholders in the broader governance community.
Ford has worked in executive leadership roles and for companies across industries as various as hospitality, retail, education, behavioral health, software development, and construction. Formally educated in Physics and Engineering, and a life-long learner, Ford’s experiences allow him to provide hands-on leadership and execution in executive roles. He brings that experience and strategic acumen to his governance role on the boards he serves.
“NACD Certified Directors demonstrate their keen awareness that directorship is a profession that, like all professions, requires continuous learning,” said Peter R. Gleason, NACD’s CEO. “Mr. Ford is leading the way in achieving and maintaining the highest credential available to directors in the United States.”
To learn more about NACD Directorship Certification, visit Certification.NACDOnline.org.