On September 28, Art Mertes moderated a panel discussion for a Private Directors Association (PDA) event, co-sponsored by Tucker Ellis in Chicago. In “Board Priorities for a Myriad of Strategic Issues Facing Mid-Sized Businesses,” Art led experienced panelists in discussing how these boards are navigating the economy and inflation, digital competitiveness, executive retention and succession, DEI, ESG, M&A preparedness, innovation, and other key priorities.