The Corporate Director Podcast

How do board oversight structures impact cybersecurity performance? How does cyber performance impact financial performance? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Jeff Barnett, Senior Director of Strategic Alliances at Bitsight, shares insights from a recent report published by Diligent Institute and Bitsight. Also in this episode, hear from Diligent CEO and President Brian Stafford o...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently issued a significant update to their landmark cybersecurity framework. What are the most important takeaways and changes? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Anthony Johnson, Founder and Managing Partner of Delve Risk, explores the revised framework and its objectives.

The SEC has finally unveiled its highly anticipated rules on climate disclosure. Now that the initial dust has settled, what’s next? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Abbey Raish, Partner in the ESG & Impact practice at Kirkland & Ellis, explores the implications of the new rules and offers insights into how they are poised to impact company governance, strategy and risk o...

Generative AI has sparked both enthusiasm and apprehension in today's business landscape. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Jenn Kosar, Trust and Transparency Solutions Leader at PwC, provides valuable insights and pragmatic advice for board leaders on how to best navigate the risks associated with generative AI.

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini, explore the latest developments in shareholder activism and offer tips and insights. Also in this episode, Rebecca Sherratt, Diligent Market Intelligence’s Publications Editor, shares key findings from the Shareholder Activism Annua...

Last week, the SEC announced long-anticipated rules aimed at improving and standardizing climate-related disclosures. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Tracey-Lee Brown, Director at PwC's Governance Insights Center, delves into the final ruling and its implications for today's corporate governance landscape.

In today's corporate landscape, the role of the Audit Committee continues to expand. In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, and Eileen Kamerick, experienced leader and audit committee member, offer strategic insights into the evolving role of the Audit Committee and how board members can keep up.

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.

As we enter 2024, what are the biggest risks companies should keep an eye on? What trends will be most important for board governance this year? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Paul DeNicola, Principal at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, discusses the five governance trends to watch in 2024.

In this episode, Tina Fordham, leading independent geopolitical strategist and Founder of Fordham Global Foresight, shares insights on the current and future geopolitical landscape and how companies can identify strategies for risk mitigation.

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.

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Josh Klein, CEO of Indigo Metrics and co-host of the Built for Change podcast at Accenture discusses exciting new innovations in artificial intelligence and where boards and corporate leaders can take advantage of the opportunities.

When it comes to building an effective board, culture is crucial. As the chair of a nom/gov committee, how can you build and maintain a strong culture in the boardroom? In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, experienced independent director and nom/gov chair, discusses the importance of board culture, best practices for board evaluation and more.

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.

In this special, year-end edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Rachel Simon are joined by longtime governance expert TK Kerstetter to look back on a year in governance and make their predictions for 2024!

The arena of geopolitical risk is evolving and expanding rapidly. How can companies keep up? What’s the role of the board? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, discusses why it’s so important for boards to be able to effectively assess and oversee geopolitical risk.

Meridian Compensation Partners recently published an annual executive compensation trends report. What should directors and corporate leaders be keeping an eye on? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Michael Brittian, partner at Meridian, discusses key findings from the report and predicts where compensation trends may be headed in the future.

In this episode, Charlotte Gustavsson, strategic advisor and former CEO of The Swedish Academy of Board Directors, delves into the governance fundamentals of Sweden and Europe more broadly; sharing insights on current and upcoming regulations.

In a rapidly changing technology landscape, what does it mean to be in the Web 3.0 era or in a Web 3.0 company? How can directors best position their companies for success using Web 3.0? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, experienced board member and university lecturer Tina Sharkey discusses the strategic benefits of Web 3.0.

How can businesses balance the need for sustainability reporting and disclosures while finding the time to innovate in this space? In this episode, Katrin Muff, internationally recognized thought leader in sustainability and responsibility, digs into this tension and provides advice for boards, corporate leaders and sustainability professionals.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Susan Angele, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, digs into key takeaways from a recent paper, " Board Climate Competence: Advancing the Board-Management Conversation."

What’s the latest in the capital markets? How does the current IPO market look compared to 2021 and 2022? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we’re joined by Mark Baudler, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to talk trends and advice.