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 expectations.

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 data that compensation committees should request from management.

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 transition into the public sphere.

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 board members through ongoing education and certification programs.

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 gain a competitive edge in the market.

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.