Celia Huber

Celia Huber, a Senior Partner at McKinsey specializing in board effectiveness, Frithjof Lund, leading global board services, and Nina Spielmann, an expert in simplifying governance structures, dive into the evolving role of corporate boards. They discuss how boards can transition from compliance-driven entities to proactive catalysts for strategic change. The trio also emphasizes the importance of enhancing CEO-board collaboration and adapting to complexities like cybersecurity and ESG challenges, making governance more dynamic and effective.

Celia Huber, a senior partner at McKinsey with extensive experience in enhancing CEO-board relations, shares intriguing insights on improving collaboration within companies. The discussion highlights the tangible obstacles in the transition to net zero and the complexities of energy systems. Huber emphasizes the importance of diversity and transparency in board interactions. Other topics include the role of generative AI in energy demands and hydrogen's potential in a sustainable future, emphasizing innovation and strategic adaptation.

Join Celia Huber, Michael Birshan, and Andy West as they discuss CEOs redefining their interactions with boards, optimizing board size for growth, navigating macroeconomic factors in strategy, and the path to board membership in a technological age.

Celia Huber, Senior partner at McKinsey, discusses the importance of measuring diversity and inclusion in businesses, the role of private equity in fostering diversity, and the need for transparency and accountability in corporate diversity efforts. It also explores the lack of representation in C-suites and provides insights on visible excellence and inclusive behavior.

Celia Huber, Senior Partner from Silicon Valley office, discusses building gender diversity on boards. Topics covered include expanding networks, developing women leaders, taking the first steps, and the relationship between CEO and board chair in achieving gender diversity.