In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Ana Dutra, a former CEO and seasoned board member, discusses the critical challenges and priorities facing corporate boards. Ana shares her insights on strategic planning, CEO succession, the risks of speaking out on social issues, managing geopolitical risks, and the integration of generative AI into business strategies. The episode provides valuable advice for boards looking to optimize their performance.

In this special 150th edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Diligent's CEO & President Brian Stafford and Annalisa Barrett, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. The episode reflects on key developments over the past decade in corporate governance, discusses the growing importance of CEO succession planning, and explores the transformative potential of AI in governance and risk management.

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Nolen, Head of Research at Chief Executive Group. The discussion centers around the 2025 edition of "What Directors Think," a report jointly produced by the Diligent Institute, Corporate Board Member, and FTI Consulting. Melanie shares insights from the survey, including key priorities and agenda items for 2025, the increased focus on growth opportunities, and the emerging importance of CEO succession planning.

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we welcome Timothy Youngblood, Chief Information Security Officer at Astrix Security. Timothy shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its implications for corporate governance. He delves into the lessons learned from cyber events in 2024, the significant threats organizations should prepare for in 2025, and the shift from reactive to proactive cyber risk management. Additionally, Timothy discusses the impact of AI on cybersecurity, potential regulatory changes, and strategies for boards to future-proof their approach to cyber risk management.

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger welcomes Craig Stronberg, Senior Director at PwC Intelligence, to discuss the evolving landscape of corporate governance under the Trump Administration. They delve into the implications of new government policies on corporate taxes, industry regulation, and international trade, and explore how these changes could affect various sectors. Craig also shares insights on the importance of reimagining risk management and staying informed with diverse global perspectives.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, host Dottie Schindlinger is joined by John Rodi, Co-Leader at the KPMG Board Leadership Center, to discuss data governance and risk. John highlights why data-related risk has become a pressing concern for companies and boards, delves into the most significant data-related risks today, and explains how companies are managing these risks through effective data governance frameworks. The conversation also touches on the implications of Generative AI (GenAI) on data governance and cybersecurity risk profiles.

In this special end-of-year edition of the Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day sit down with TK Kerstetter to reflect on the major governance stories and trends of 2024. They revisit their predictions from 2023, discuss the most impactful governance events of the year, and share their insights on what the future holds for corporate boardrooms.

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we’re joined by Maureen Ohlhausen, Antitrust & Competition Partner at Wilson Sonsini and former Commissioner of the FTC. She delves into the recent Supreme Court decision that dismantles the long-standing Chevron doctrine. The conversation explores the original 1984 Chevron ruling, the details of the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case, and the implications for corporate governance and regulatory practices.

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Dr. Hemma Lomax, Founder, CEO, and Chief Compliance Coach of COMPAAS 360. Dr. Lomax shares her extensive experience in ethics and compliance, discussing the latest trends and what the future holds for this critical area. The conversation covers the impact of AI and disruptive technologies, the importance of data quality and integrity, and the evolving focus of regulators. Tune in to gain valuable insights on shaping a culture of integrity and leveraging compliance as a service.

In this episode of Inside Today's Boardrooms, we’re joined by Brad Sorrels, Chair of the Corporate Governance Litigation Practice at Wilson Sonsini. Sorrels discusses board communications, the risks associated with poor communication, and best practices to follow.