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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Aug 7, 2024 • 43min
Navigating macroeconomic risk
In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Phillipp Carlsson-Szlezak, author and Chief Economist for Boston Consulting Group. Phillipp discusses key takeaways from his recent book on mitigating macroeconomic risk.
Jul 31, 2024 • 11min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: The key to director onboarding
In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we sit down with Tracey-Lee Brown, Director at PwC Governance Insights Center. Tracey discusses how thorough onboarding is crucial for companies to cultivate an effective boardroom, covering challenges, best practices, tips, and more.
Jul 24, 2024 • 36min
Cybersecurity governance and the CISO's dilemma
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.
Jul 17, 2024 • 18min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Five tips to prepare for shareholder activism
In this episode, Daniel Kerstein, Shareholder Advisory Practice Leader for TD Securities, discusses how boards can prepare for and respond to activist shareholders.
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.
