What kind of competencies are required to be a board member?

Rajive Johri (Director, Board of Directors at ConAgra Brands, Inc.)


Rajive Johri provides his views on the kinds of competencies or skills board members should possess. According to Jorhi, the most important factor should be a breadth of experience in management and the business world. He talks about why experience is so important including the ability to understand different perspectives and make decisions. Jorhi also discusses the need for board members to have the time and expertise to digest and understand market and company issues, industry financial market indicators, and have experience in governance.

Rajive Johri

Director, Board of Directors at ConAgra Brands, Inc. Mr. Johri has more than 35 years leadership experience in marketing and business strategy. He served as President of First National Bank and has worked in many other financial companies as J.P. Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and more. Mr. Johri has also served as Chairman of many Boards during his career, and currently is the Director on the Board of Directors at ConAgra Brands, Inc.

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Rajive Johri

Director, Board of Directors at ConAgra Brands, Inc.

Mr. Johri has more than 35 years leadership experience in marketing and business strategy. He served as President of First National Bank and has worked in many other financial companies as J.P. Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and more. Mr. Johri has also served as Chairman of many Boards during his career, and currently is the Director on the Board of Directors at ConAgra Brands, Inc.

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Vaishali Jain

Vaishali Jain

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Vaishali has been working in the media industry & Journalism for more than 14 years. She had her own CEO talk show on Bloomberg TV India called Biz Lounge, a show that she anchored and produced. Biz Lounge explored the business aspects of each company, as well as the company's leadership, corporate culture, as well as each leader's personal side including how he/she spent their free time.

Prior to that, she worked as a Management Consultant in the finance industry in New York City. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Finance and her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology.

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