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What’s Happening at Felix

What’s Happening at Felix
Felix is comprised of a team of thought leaders who are experts in their crafts with a passion for sharing industry insights, thinking critically, and fostering thoughtful conversations. See what’s happening at Felix, explore opportunities to network, learn from our lineup of incredible guest speakers, and join us in meaningful conversation to inspire transformation.

Felix Holiday Party 2023
A chance for friends of Felix to network with esteemed professionals and revel in the joy of the season at our much-awaited annual holiday gathering! It's the perfect opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while we toast to a year of accomplishments, growth, and, most importantly, the relationships we've built.
Past Events

Felix Holiday Party 2023
A chance for friends of Felix to network with esteemed professionals and revel in the joy of the season at our much-awaited annual holiday gathering! It's the perfect opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while we toast to a year of accomplishments, growth, and, most importantly, the relationships we've built.

Felix Board Alliance | A Veteran’s Journey to Corporate Board Service
Join us for a captivating journey with Will Clarke, a US Navy veteran and dynamic business leader who will share his compelling story from military service to corporate boardrooms and entrepreneurship.

Felix Board Alliance | Navigating the Dynamic Intersection of Corporate Boards and the C-Suite
There are unique challenges and time constraints faced by individuals who navigate their high-level executive positions and board roles. However, there are also benefits of starting your board career early, achieving rewarding opportunities and invaluable networks that can arise from this dual role. With a focus on striking a harmonious balance, our speaker, Gary Les, […]

Felix Board Alliance | Public Company Boards: Tech
We will be welcoming a former client, Mary McDowell, to share stories about her board career serving on public and private company boards in the USA, Canada and the UK.

Client Networking Happy Hour | A Path to Purpose
We are happy to be joined by Promus partner and head of family office, Bob Newman. Bob is a longtime client of Hugh Shields who will lead a discussion regarding the path to purpose; a topic that is of growing importance to business executives, especially those in their 40’s and older. The discussion will include […]

Felix Board Alliance | Private Equity-Backed Boards: Everything You Need to Know
We are proud to announce that Pat Hedley will be interviewed by Naomi Kent, Managing Director at The C-Suite Advisory, on what PE boards look for in their independent Board Directors, how to increase your chances of being selected, and what life is like on a PE-backed board.

Client Networking Happy Hour | Executive Compensation 2023: Current Trends and Avoiding Pitfalls in a Complex Environment
We are thrilled to be joined by J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s Devin Blackburn (Head of Executive Compensation) and Doug Leister (Private Banker) for a discussion about current trends in executive compensation and employment contracts. Additional topics that will be covered include potential traps and pitfalls for corporate executives when they join or leave a company.

Building an Advisory Board | Naomi Kent
Naomi Kent, Managing Director of Felix’s C-Suite Advisory will be speaking at the NECANN Illinois Cannabis Conference on June 3rd to share the power of a strategically designed board of advisors in driving business growth!

Client Networking Happy Hour | Executive Search & Board Recruitment
Gain perspective on the current executive search and board recruitment market. A friend of the firm, Suzanne Burns, Chicago-based Partner with Spencer Stuart’s Board, CEO, Industrial and Private Equity Practices shares the state of the recruiting market over the past 12 months, including insights from the firm’s recently published 2022 Board Index.