The Corporate Director Podcast
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On The Corporate Director Podcast, we discuss the experiences and ideas behind what's working in corporate board governance in out digital-tech-fuled world. You'll hear interviews with corporate leaders who have compelling stories to share, governance researchers with new insights, and conversations with "governance geeks" who are passionate about finding the best ideas out there to help board directors do their work better. Episodes will feature topics such as: corporate governance, strategy, board culture, risk management, ESG, secure communication, digital transformation through boardroom technology, board meeting management, director recruiting and succession planning, board refreshment, boardroom meeting minutes and other good governance best practices.
Episodes
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Jul 10, 2024 • 36min
Unpacking the Corporate Transparency Act
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.
Jun 26, 2024 • 38min
The balancing act of ESG
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.
Jun 18, 2024 • 10min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: How are companies using generative AI?
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.
Jun 12, 2024 • 47min
Trends in anti-insider trading enforcement
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.
Jun 5, 2024 • 13min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: The key to crisis resiliency
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.
May 29, 2024 • 31min
Findings from the 2024 C-suite survey on board effectiveness
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.
May 22, 2024 • 14min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Designing resilient compensation programs
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.
May 15, 2024 • 27min
Inside the IPO process
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.
May 8, 2024 • 11min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Getting director upskilling right
Upskilling the board has become imperative in today’s corporate governance landscape, but have companies fully embraced this need? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Patricia Galloway, Board Chair at Pegasus-Global Holdings, Inc., and Board Member at Stantec and Granite Construction, offers invaluable insights and practical guidance for companies seeking to enhance the skills of their board members through ongoing education and certification programs.
May 1, 2024 • 29min
Using AI to gain a competitive edge
Cecilia Ziniti, a pioneer in AI for legal work, discusses how AI enhances legal tasks' quality and efficiency, opportunities/challenges for board oversight of AI, and how private companies can use AI to gain a competitive edge
