Jacqueline Chow GAICD is a director with Boral, Charter Hall, Coles, and nib. She’s also one of the speakers for this year’s AICD Essential Director Update (EDU). We discuss: planning for CEO succession, the importance of chemistry in the boardroom, and tips on shifting from an executive career to becoming a board director. Plus, we speak about some of the topics Jacqueline will address at the 2023 EDU, including: AI, cyber security, and data protection. Read more on Cyber Security Governance Principles from the AICD and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre 

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Professor Alan Duffy GAICD is an astronomer and scientist. He’s also the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Flagship Initiatives at Swinburne University, plus the co-founder and CEO of mDetect, a muon technology company. We talk about: the governance of space, how STEM professionals can contribute to the boardroom, and the dangers of using jargon in communication. Plus, what’s a “muon” and why is Alan’s company trying to detect them? 

Judy Slatyer MAICD is the Chair of the NSW Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, plus Natural Carbon. She’s also a leader of the National AI Centre’s Responsible AI think tank, a Director with WWF Australia and a former CEO at the Australian Red Cross. We discuss: why artificial intelligence is an important issue for boards, advice for directors on avoiding greenwashing, and changing attitudes towards ESG issues.  Click here to read about the Australian Government’s Artificial Intelligence Ethics Principles 

https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-framework/australias-ai-ethics-principles 

John M. Green is a director at Challenger and board member with the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre. He’s also a former Deputy Chair at insurance giant QBE. John talks about: the risks around the increasing use of artificial intelligence, questions for directors to ask on cyber security, and lessons for boards from the pandemic. Plus, we discuss John’s career as a novelist and his role as chair of a social purpose book publisher.

Click here to read the Cyber Security Governance Principles from the AICD and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre https://www.aicd.com.au/risk-management/framework/cyber-security/cyber-security-governance-principles.html   Click here to read the Essential Eight from the Australian Cyber Security Centre https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/essential-eight   Click here to find out more about John’s novels https://www.panterapress.com.au/book_author/john-m-green/ 

Graeme Innes AM GAICD is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University and a board member with the National Disability Insurance Agency. He’s also a former Disability Discrimination Commissioner and former Human Rights Commissioner. Graeme talks about: why NFP organisations should pay their directors, the chair’s role in a successful merger, and the dangers of staying on a board for too long. Plus, how can boards be more inclusive towards Australians with disabilities? 

Marina Go MAICD is the Chair of Adore Beauty, and a director with Energy Australia, 7-Eleven and Transurban. She tells us how her media career prepared her for the boardroom. Plus: advice on being an effective chair, tips for finding your first director position, and lessons from the boardroom of an NRL club.  

Andrew Fraser is the former Deputy Premier of Queensland and the chair of super fund Australian Retirement Trust. He’s also the chair of NFP Orange Sky, the President of Motorsport Australia, and a director with the Brisbane Broncos. We talk about his path from politics to the boardroom, mergers in the superannuation sector, and the importance of succession planning.

Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM FAICD is an author, columnist, and company director. She’s the former Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the ABC, and currently on the boards of PEXA and Envato. We talk about leadership lessons from Kirstin’s military career, her first director positions and the importance of feedback in the boardroom. Plus, we discuss Kirstin’s new award-winning and best-selling book “Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership.” What qualities do modern leaders need? Which attributes should boards look for when they’re picking their next CEO? And what can directors learn from world leaders like Jacinda Ardern and Volodymyr Zelensky?

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