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.

In a thought-provoking discussion, senior partners Humayun Tai and Celia Huber, along with partners Mekala Krishnan and Lucia Rahilly, dive into the realities of achieving net zero. They explore the physical challenges facing energy transitions, the role of Generative AI in sustainability, and highlight the need for innovative solutions and collaborative leadership. The conversation also shifts to enhancing CEO-board dynamics, emphasizing the importance of diversity and communication strategies for strategic success in today's evolving corporate landscape.

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.