Earlier this year, in April 2025, the Board Harbor Foundation, in partnership with the Latino Corporate Directors Association and sponsored by KPMG, hosted a remarkable edition of Dinners with Directors in Puerto Rico. Held at Morton’s The Steakhouse, the evening brought together an exclusive group of senior board members and C-suite executives for a night of meaningful dialogue, networking, and collaboration.
The event was designed with a clear set of objectives:
- To strengthen professional networks by creating space for directors and executives to connect beyond their usual circles.
- To provide strategic insights into governance and leadership challenges shaping today’s boardrooms.
- To cultivate trusted relationships that could lead to long-term collaboration and support.
- To explore opportunities for future board placements and cross-industry synergies.
Guests were welcomed into an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, beginning with a cocktail reception that allowed introductions to flow naturally. The main event featured a family-style dinner service, where dishes were shared across the table, a thoughtful format that encouraged conversation, interaction, and connection. This approach not only reflected Puerto Rico’s warmth and hospitality but also ensured that every attendee had the chance to participate meaningfully in the evening’s dialogue.
Conversations ranged from the practical, how boards can respond to rapidly shifting regulatory landscapes, to the personal, as attendees shared experiences from their leadership journeys. The smaller group size allowed for deep, candid exchanges, where individuals could voice both the opportunities and the challenges they face in their governance roles.
One of the highlights of the evening was the trust and openness that developed so quickly among the participants. While the formal goal was to discuss governance, the deeper outcome was the strengthening of relationships that may evolve into board collaborations, mentorship, and professional support networks in the future.
After the event, attendees received personalized thank-you notes and a follow-up survey to capture feedback. This ensured that insights from the evening could continue to inform the ongoing work of building stronger, better-connected boards.
The Puerto Rico dinner was not only a success in its immediate goals but also a testament to the Board Harbor Foundation’s mission: to create intentional spaces where directors and executives can learn from one another, exchange perspectives, and build trusted communities that extend far beyond a single evening.
We are deeply grateful to KPMG for sponsoring this event and to the Latino Corporate Directors Association for their partnership in making this dinner possible. Their shared commitment to advancing excellence and diversity in governance made this evening a truly impactful experience.