The Corporate Director Podcast

What are some of the reasons an activist investor might take issue with your organization’s executive compensation plan? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Ed Hauder, Principal and Head of Research & Content at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses best practices for viewing your executive compensation package through an activist lens.

What’s at the top of the board agenda for 2024? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Melanie Nolen, Research Editor at Chief Executive Group and Amy Rojik, Managing Principal of Corporate Governance at BDO, delve into key findings from What Directors Think 2024, an annual survey of U.S. public company directors conducted by Corporate Board Member, Diligent Institute and BDO.

Understanding your investors and their perspectives is essential for fostering alignment towards sustainable value creation. How can boards integrate this into their decision-making? Matt DiGuiseppe, Managing Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, talks through the findings from their annual Global Investor Survey in this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms.

What do private companies often misunderstand about the process of going public? What are the biggest things private company directors should be prepared for during the first year after the IPO? In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Rick Morris, Partner at Wilson Williams and capital markets expert, discusses the do’s and don’ts of the IPO process.

Explore the biggest governance trends of 2024, including geopolitical tensions, ESG economics, and shareholder activism. Learn about the growing discussion on domestic violence and politics, the emphasis on ESG initiatives, and the incorporation of climate risk. Discover the integration of strategy and risk governance, the importance of board culture, and the significance of self evaluations and continuous education for effective governance.

Geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham shares insights on current and future geopolitical landscape and strategies for risk mitigation. Top concerns and impacts of geopolitical risks on companies discussed. Comparisons drawn between current era and 1970s, exploring technology's influence. Complexity of predicting and managing geopolitical risks emphasized. Future of boardrooms highlighted, emphasizing diversity and thought diversity.

Tina Sharkey, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, academic and board member takes us inside the world of brand building in this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms.

This podcast explores exciting AI innovations, including the rehiring of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman at Open AI, unexpected sources of AI innovation, the impact of generative AI in various fields, a passion project in hydroponic lettuce gardening guided by AI, practical advice for board members on dealing with AI and risk, and the significance of embracing innovation and AI's impact on industries.

Exploring the importance of board culture and best practices for board evaluation. Emphasizing open communication and the drawbacks of side conversations. Discussing the role of feedback for new board members and the benefits of external parties in evaluating board performance. Highlighting the importance of advocates in driving cultural changes and measuring organization-wide tone.

As we round our the year, what should audit committees be keeping an eye on? What will be the trends and challenges to stay up-to-date on in the new year? In our last Inside Today’s Boardrooms episode of 2023, Stephen Parker, Partner at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, discusses key takeaways from a recent whitepaper on year-end considerations for audit committees.