In this first guest episode of OnBoard, Liza Tullidge sits down with powerhouse non-executive Célia Pronto, who is an award-winning Director with over 30 years’ experience in the food manufacturing, restaurant, logistics, travel, hospitality, leisure, FMCG, E-Commerce, automotive retail and utility sectors.

Together, they explore what it takes to lead with clarity in an increasingly complex board landscape—navigating long-term value creation, emerging political and operational risks, and evolving responsibilities around ESG, EDI, and strategy. From redefining how boards embed values into decision-making to simplifying ESG integration without losing rigour, this conversation is a must-listen for both new and experienced directors seeking to govern with greater impact.

We unpack:

✅ Why good governance starts with long-term thinking, not headlines.

✅ How to lead with values in a volatile political and regulatory environment.

✅ When it’s time to reframe ESG—not abandon it.

✅ What makes board service more demanding—and more critical—than ever before.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, or a recalibration on how to show up in the boardroom, this episode delivers.

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To help you easily find the episodes most relevant to you, we use a simple emoji system to categorize our content. Whether you're here for technical deep dives, board strategy, or practical NED advice, this guide will help you tune into the right conversations:

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🎯 = Practical Boardroom Skills → Tactical advice on NED positioning, leadership development, and board effectiveness.
🔥 = Critical Risks & Challenges → Addressing regulatory shifts, ESG strategy, crisis management, and corporate risk.
🎙 = Thought Leadership & Expert Insights → Featuring guest interviews and in-depth discussions on the evolving board landscape.

Every episode will include its emoji category in the title—so whether you’re looking to stay ahead of AI risks, refine your board strategy, or hear from governance experts, you’ll know exactly where to start.