Governance Watch

This episode of Governance Watch explores the UK government's decision in January to halt the audit reform process that began after Carillion's collapse in 2018. Host Gavin Hinks discusses with Anne Kiem, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors , and Dean Beale from the Center for Public Interest Audit Research , whether this represents a lost opportunity. 

Governance Watch explores whether the traditional model of the NED is still fit for purpose in a faster, more complex world. Host Gavin Hinks is joined by Baroness Natalie Evans , chair of the Institute of Directors commission behind a major new report, and Professor Irene-Marie Esser of the University of Glasgow, to unpack why boards now need 'rewiring' beyond the post-Higgs era. They a...

Governance Watch , the podcast from Board Agenda in association with Nasdaq Governance Solutions , explores how the corporate landscape is responding to growing pressures around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In this episode, we’re joined by Doyin Atewologun, CEO of Delta Alpha Psi, steering committee member of the Parker Review, and honorary professor at Exeter Business School, to discuss...

In this episode of Governance Watch , Gavin Hinks speaks with Helen Hopper, co-author of The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships , about the emotional dynamics shaping boardroom performance. Against a backdrop of economic pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and rising complexity, boardrooms may find themselves fatigued, tetchy, and struggling to collaborate effectively. Helen explores how fe...

In this episode of Governance Watch , Gavin Hinks speaks with sustainability and boardroom expert Helle Bank Jorgensen about how corporate governance must evolve to meet today’s complex challenges. As boards face growing pressure to embed sustainability, respond to geopolitical uncertainty, and prepare for systemic risks, Hella argues that courageous stewardship, continuous learning, and a shift f...

In this episode of Governance Watch , Tina Fordham—founder of Fordham Global Insight and Wall Street’s first chief global political strategist—joins Gavin Hinks to explore why geopolitics is no longer background noise for business leaders. From the rise in global conflicts, tariffs, and sanctions to the U.S. global reset, Tina explains why boards need a new mindset, higher political quotient, and...

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom imperative, not just an IT concern. In this episode of Governance Watch , Dr. Ruth Wandhofer explains why recent high-profile attacks signal a new era of risk and why boards must act now. We explore how AI is powering sophisticated cyber threats, why perimeter defense is outdated, and what it takes to shift toward a proactive “predict, prevent, and defeat” stra...

In this episode of Governance Watch , we explore four major regulatory and compliance developments that UK companies and governance professionals need to act on now. 🔹 Failure to Prevent Fraud A new corporate criminal offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into force on September 1st. Companies can now be held liable for fraud committed by employees or agents un...

In this episode of Governance Watch , Board Agenda editor Gavin Hinks is joined by White & Case partners Lachlan Low and Di Yu to explore the most pressing corporate governance developments for 2025. The discussion covers major regulatory changes in Europe, including the revised Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), and...

In this episode of Governance Watch , the Board Agenda podcast, we explore the pressing issues shaping corporate governance with one of the UK’s most influential voices in the field. Our special guest, Jen Sisson , Chief Executive of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) , offers critical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing investors, boards, and policymakers toda...