The Corporate Director Podcast

How can boards and CEOs support their CISOs in the face of increasing cyber risks and personal liability? In this episode, Jim Alkove, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Oleria, shares insights from his extensive experience.

In this episode, Daniel Kerstein, Shareholder Advisory Practice Leader for TD Securities, discusses how boards can prepare for and respond to activist shareholders.

In this episode, David Sewell, Partner at Freshfields, dives into the Corporate Transparency Act. He covers the key aspects of the law, challenges and global comparisons, and how directors and corporate leaders can comply.

In this episode, Ann Yerger and Sunni Chauhan from Spencer Stuart discuss the findings of the 2024 Sustainability in the Spotlight report, which surveyed over 800 directors from public, private, and pre-IPO companies across the world. They share their insights on how boards are integrating sustainability into their business strategy, managing risk and opportunity, and responding to stakeholder expectations.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, discusses key findings from a recent KPMG survey of executives on generative AI uses.

Rebecca Fike, a Partner at Vinson & Elkins, discusses insider trading regulations and enforcement. Topics include ESG focus, policies, training, AI detection, board diversity, and legal department influence. The discussion highlights the importance of proactive measures to prevent insider trading.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Dave Stainback, US Territory Crisis & Resilience Leader at PwC, talks through the ways companies can prepare for and respond to crises.

In this episode, Carin Robinson, Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, discusses the latest C-suite survey on board effectiveness. She talks through findings on board performance, director turnover, board roles and responsibilities, and how to bridge the gap between boards and management.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Matt Seto, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses how boards and compensation committees can design resilient executive compensation programs in the current macroeconomic climate. He talks through the benefits and challenges of diversifying incentive plans, the best practices for setting effective targets, and the types of analysis and data that compensation committees should request from management.

Nithya Das, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at Diligent, shares insights on guiding companies through IPOs, emphasizing mentorship, governance considerations, stakeholder management, and post-IPO investments for success. The podcast also explores her cooking passion, healthy eating practices, and the integration of ESG and diversity in the IPO process.