The Corporate Director Podcast

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, David Bray joins host Dottie Schindlinger to discuss the evolving landscape of boardroom leadership and governance amidst rapid technological advancements. Drawing from his extensive experience in technology and geopolitical risk, Bray offers insights into how companies can adapt to multiple technology revolutions, the importance of governance in...

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards, Executive Chair of the Diligent Institute, sits down with Catie Hall, Director at PwC's Governance Insights Center, to delve into the key findings from PwC’s 2024 Annual Corporate Directors Survey. With a focus on the concerns and attitudes of corporate directors, the discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the lack of board d...

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Lisa Bougie, an experienced independent director with roles on multiple prominent boards. Lisa shares her insights on integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, the challenges and misconceptions surrounding sustainability initiatives, and the importance of board education on climate a...

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards sits down with Tamara Brightwell, a corporate partner at Wilson Sonsini’s DC office, to discuss the significant trends from the last proxy season and what to expect in the upcoming 2025 proxy season. Tamara provides insights into the key issues that shareholders were most vocal about, emerging trends board members should prepare for, and e...

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Booth, Shareholder Activism Editor at Diligent Market Intelligence. He delves into a forthcoming report that examines IPO trends focusing on the notable characteristics and performance of companies that went public in 2021. Jason provides insightful analysis on governance features, the impact of SPACs, and their implications...

As the United States enters a hectic and unprecedented presidential election season, are boards and senior leaders prepared? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Lauren Caplan, Managing Director at the Leadership Now Project, discusses best practices for navigating a tumultuous political environment.

Join us on this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast as we dive into the world of board diversity and inclusion with Lori Mackenzie, co-founder of the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab. This episode explores the strategic partnership between the Lab and the California Partners Project and digs into key takeaways from their recent playbook on board inclusion.

In this episode of Inside Today's Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards talks to Tom McNeill, a partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, about CEO transition planning. They discuss why this is a critical role for the board, what are some of the planning and preparation steps involved, and how to handle the internal and external stakeholders during the transition.

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Pav Gill, Founder and CEO of the Confide Platform, a technology solution that serves as a secure reporting tool and investigation platform for corporate fraud and abuse. Pav covers best practices for building a strong culture of ethics and compliance and provides advice for organizations looking to level up their reporting.

Given the SEC’s stay of the climate disclosure rules, many organizations might think they can take their feet off the gas. But, this pause is unlikely to stop the pressure. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we sit down with Susan Angele, Senior Advisor of KPMG Leadership Center, to talk about why the SEC stay shouldn’t mean stop.

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.

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.

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 exp...

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.

There have been significant developments in insider trading regulations, particularly concerning enforcement. How can boards stay informed and proactive? In this episode of the Corporate Director’s Podcast Show, Rebecca Fike, a Partner in Shareholder Litigation and Enforcement, Government Investigations, and White-Collar Defense at Vinson & Elkins, provides valuable insights.

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...

Navigating the IPO journey can seem daunting. How can companies stay ahead of the curve? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Nithya Das, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at Diligent, offers actionable insights for private companies aspiring to go public. She shares valuable advice on understanding the path forward, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring a smooth trans...

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 b...

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we talk to Cecilia Ziniti, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence for legal work. Cecilia shares her insights on how AI can enhance the efficiency, quality, and creativity of legal tasks, as well as the opportunities and challenges for board oversight of AI. She also discusses how private companies and PE-backed firms can leverage AI to...

In this episode, Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, talks about the benefits and challenges of having independent directors on private company boards. She discusses findings from a survey and a whitepaper and share some practical tips for both private company owners and independent directors.