Executive Session: The Directors & Boards Podcast

Executive Session, Episode 40: Nina Henderson, Larry Weber and Hilda Scharen-Guivel

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:03:09 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Nina Henderson, director of International Workplace Group PLC and Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, about the keys to effective decision-making in the boardroom. In our second interview, Larry Weber, director of Pega, examines issues around succession for founder-led boards. And in our final interview, Hilda Scharen-Guivel, director of Iradimed Corporation and BayCare Medical Group, explores director courage.

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Executive Session, Episode 39: Melissa Barra, Raj Gupta, Ramesh Nuggihalli and Roberta Sydney

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:50:22 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Melissa Barra, director of Pentair and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, about the board's responsibility for overall employee health and sleep wellness. In our second interview, Raj Gupta, former chair and CEO of Rohm and Haas Company, and Ramesh Nuggihalli, former executive of Tyco, Ametek and GE Energy, examine long-term value creation best practices. And in our final interview, Roberta Sydney, director and nom/gov chair of Apollo Realty Income Solutions, explores board and management escalation protocol in the normal course of business.

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Executive Session, Episode 38: Michael Peregrine, Joanna Massey and Mitchell Sabshon

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:14:00 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Michael Peregrine, retired corporate governance attorney of firms like McDermott Will & Emery and Gardner, Carton & Douglas, about the continuing impact of Sarbanes-Oxley. In our second interview, Dr. Joanna Massey, director and nom/gov chair of KULR Technology Group Inc., examines the perils of boards and companies speaking out on social issues. And in our final interview, Mitchell Sabshon, director and nom/gov chair of Seritage Growth Properties, explores the board's role in mergers and acquisitions.

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Executive Session, Episode 37: Lisa Piercey, Venita Fields and Charles Elson

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:20:20 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Lisa Piercey, director of National HealthCare Corporation, about the importance of having entrepreneurial clinicians on health-related boards. In our second interview, Venita Fields, director of Superior Group of Companies, examines the board's role in capital investment and allocation. And in our final discussion, Charles Elson, director of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice and executive editor at large of Directors & Boards, dives into the principles that should guide director compensation.

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Executive Session, Episode 36: Michael Marquardt, Colleen Brown and Yaron Nili

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:01:03 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Michael Marquardt, director of Commonwealth Trust Company and Strategic Partnerships LLC, CEO of Epi One Inc. and former board chair of the American Cancer Society, about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In our second interview, Colleen Brown, director of Bakkt and TrueBlue Inc. and managing partner of Panarchy, dissects the future-ready board. And in our final discussion, Yaron Nili, professor at Duke University Law, examines government investment in public companies.

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Executive Session, Episode 35: Cassandra Kelly, Cheemin Bo-Linn and Tom Petro

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:22:57 GMT

In this special AI-themed episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Cassandra Kelly, advisor to the European Union Global Tech Panel and director of Advance Global Australians, about AI and geopolitics. In our second interview, Dr. Cheemin Bo-Linn, director of KORE Wireless and advisory board member of Bain Capital Ventures, explores AI as a tool for innovation. And in our final discussion, Tom Petro, director of Univest and Fintegra, examines agentic AI.

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Executive Session, Episode 34: Daryl Brewster, Amy Guggenheim Shenkan, Francesca DeBiase and Maria Doughty

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:36:10 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Daryl Brewster, CEO of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose, about the younger generation’s outlook on capitalism. In our second interview, Amy Guggenheim Shenkan, director of EverCommerce and RingCentral, explores the board’s balancing of risk and reward. And in our final discussion, Francesca DeBiase, director and governance and nominating committee chair of Norfolk Southern and director of Sysco, and Maria Doughty, president and CEO of The Chicago Network, examine the concept of boardroom agility.

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Executive Session, Episode 33: Tanuja Dehne, Sue Siegel and Charles Elson

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:18:19 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Tanuja Dehne, director and chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee of Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., about the board's ideal role in shaping human capital strategy. In our second interview, Sue Siegel, director of Align Technology, Illumina and KFF, explores the emergence of technology committees on public company boards. And in our final discussion, Charles Elson, director of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice and executive editor at large of Directors & Boards, examines the SEC's recent stance on shareholder proposals and possible impacts on corporate governance should boards choose to follow their lead.

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Executive Session, Episode 32: Alisa Coren Norris, Jessica Saperstein, Cindie Jamison and Sheryl Schwartz

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:26:45 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Alisa Coren Norris, lead independent director of Standard Motor Products, and Jessica Saperstein, director of Church Mutual Insurance Company, about why customer and employee experience belongs at the top of the board agenda. In our second interview, Cindie Jamison, chair of Darden Restaurants and Big Lots, discusses her book, Shards in My Hair: Tales from Breaking the Glass Ceiling, exploring pitfalls today's directors need to avoid in the boardroom. And in our final discussion, Sheryl Schwartz, diector of public company Cartesian Growth Corporation II and private company Gaia Real Estate REIT, examines the distinguishing characteristics of public and private company board service, including aspects of private company governance that public company directors might find attractive.

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Executive Session, Episode 31: Rochelle Campbell, James White, Krista White and James Harley

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:32:59 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Rochelle Campbell, director and nom/gov chair of Civics and Service International and CEO and managing member of Leadership Elevated, about CEO assessment and evaluation. In our second interview, James White, chair of The Honest Company and director of CAVA, and Krista White, founder of Kiki for the Future, explore observations from their book Culture Design: How to Build a High-Performing, Resilient Organization with Purpose. And in our final discussion, James Harley, principal product manager of Nasdaq, examines the ways that AI is being used in the boardroom.

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Executive Session, Episode 30: Lauren Chung, Shelly Lombard and Raj Gupta

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:29:22 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Lauren Chung, former director of NorthView Acquisition Corporation and Genenta Science, about the essential skills of today's CEOs. In our second interview, Shelly Lombard, director and chair of the audit committee of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, discusses the evolving role of the audit committee and the audit committee chair. And in our final discussion, Raj Gupta, former chairman of Rohm and Haas Company and former chair of Delphi/Aptiv and Avantor, explores the strengths and trade-offs of different ownership structures and the practices public boards might borrow to boost long-term performance and agility.

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Executive Session, Episode 29: Tami Rosen, Cindy Brinkley and Joel Fleming

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:23:58 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Tami Rosen, director and chief development officer of Pagaya, about what it means for a company to be "bionic" when it comes to AI. In our second interview, Cindy Brinkley, director and chair of the human capital (or human resources) committees of Energizer, Ameren and Schnuck Markets, explores the evolution of the human capital committee. And in our final discussion, Joel Fleming, partner with Equity Litigation Group LLP, discusses how boards can uphold their duties of care and loyalty when external guardrails fade.

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Executive Session, Episode 28: Patrick Gadson, Jonathan Foster and Bentina Terry

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:04:47 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Patrick Gadson, partner of Sullivan Cromwell, about shareholder activism. In our second interview, Jonathan Foster, director and audit committee chair of Amcor and Lear, explores engaging shareholders with varying points of view. And in our final discussion, Bentina Terry, director of Mueller Water Products and president and CEO of Southern Company telecommunications subsidiaries Southern Linc and Southern Telecom Inc., examines what resiliency means for public companies and how boards can prepare for the inevitability of black swans.

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Executive Session, Episode 27: Sandra Sánchez-Oldenhage, Ana Dutra and Joe Mayberry

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:26 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Sandra Sánchez-Oldenhage, director of Procaps and Centro Médico ABC, about the best measures, methods and standards for board evaluation. In our second discussion, we meet with Ana Dutra, director and member of the nom/gov committees of Pembina Pipeline Corporation and CarParts.com, to explore the ways by which the role of the nom/gov committee has evolved and expanded. And in our final segment, Joe Mayberry, head of AI at Sailpoint Technologies, breaks down what AI agents are and the key questions boards should be asking management about them.

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Executive Session, Episode 26: Brandon Smith, Hollie Castro and Lisa Lim

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:42:02 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak with Brandon Smith, executive vice president and general counsel at CHS Inc., about the role of the general counsel and how the board can best work with the chief legal officer of their company. In our second discussion, we meet with Hollie Castro, director and compensation committee chair of Groupe Dynamite, to explore the issues that will arise when six generations begin to work with each other in the workplace as well as the board's role in guiding their company toward a talent strategy that works for all. And in our final segment, Lisa Lim, former director and audit committee chair of HF Foods Group Inc. and current strategic advisory board member of WilliamsMarston, examines the macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges that are most primed to confront boards in the immediate to near future.

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Executive Session, Episode 25: Andrew Shapiro, Marissa Andrada, Odette Bolano and Lisa Grow

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:35:49 GMT

In our latest episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we speak to Andrew Shapiro, founder and CEO of Lawndale Capital Advisors, about shareholder activism. We also talk to Marissa Andrada, director and remuneration & nominating governance committee chair of Krispy Kreme, about board culture’s role in the success of a company. And in our final interview, Odette Bolano and Lisa Grow, director and CEO, respectively, of Idaho Power, explore the keys to a successful relationship between the board and management.

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Executive Session, Episode 24: Marta Ronquillo Newhart, Scott Michael Moore and Nikki Lanier

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:48:30 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, Marta Ronquillo Newhart, director of Lincoln Tech, shares how leadership in the boardroom is shifting — and what it takes to thrive in this new era. Then, Dr. Scott Michael Moore, practice professor of political science and director of China programs and strategic initiatives at The University of Pennsylvania, unpacks the high-stakes reality of U.S.–China relations and what they mean for your company’s strategy. Finally, Dr. Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade Advisors and former director of Premier Bank, explores the disruptive force of “swan stacking” and why it’s a risk every director should have on their radar.

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Executive Session, Episode 23: Mimi Thigpen, Bob McCormick and Charles Elson

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:09:43 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we’re diving into two conversations every public company director should hear. First, Mimi Thigpen, director and audit committee chair of Globe Life, joins Bill Hayes to reveal why staying ahead of emerging trends and preparing for the risks you can’t see coming is critical to boardroom success. Then, Bob McCormick of the Council of Institutional Investors and Charles Elson, director of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice and executive editor at large of Directors & Boards, unpack Texas’s bold bid to lure public company incorporations — and what it means for Delaware’s long-standing dominance.

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Executive Session, Episode 22: Jonathan Foster, Mary McBride and Dave Garrison

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:58:55 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Jonathan Foster, director and chair of the audit and finance committee of Berry Global Group Inc. and author of the book On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance, about a variety of key corporate governance challenges. In his second interview, he speaks with Mary McBride, director of Intrepid Potash and CatchMark Timber Trust, about the role of the board during a CEO transition. The episode's final discussion features Dave Garrison, former lead independent director of Ameritrade and author of the book The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Give Their All, on board effectiveness.

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Executive Session, Episode 21: Cassandra Kelly, Aisha Dozié and Jon Solorzano

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:33:30 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Cassandra Kelly, chair of Treasury Corporation of Victoria, about the role of the board chair. He also talks with Aisha Dozié, director of Vita Coco, about serving as a director in a time of market uncertainty. And in the episode’s final interview, Jon Solorzano, partner, governance and sustainability, of Vinson & Elkins, discusses the status of ESG in the boardroom.

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Executive Session Episode 20: Elena Lytkina Botelho, Tamar Elkeles and Mike Campbell

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:12:06 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Elena Lytkina Botelho, partner at ghSMART, about CEO succession. He also talks with Tamar Elkeles, Ph.D., chair of the governance committee of The Glimpse Group, about the board skills matrix. And in the episode’s final interview, Mike Campbell, CEO of Fusion Risk Management, discusses business resilience.

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Executive Session, Episode 19: Sheila Bangalore, Raj Gupta and Robert Wolfe

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:39:12 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Sheila Bangalore, independent director of StoneAge Waterblast Tools and advisory board member of Games Global, about finding the right fit for a board. He also talks with Raj Gupta, former chair of Aptiv PLC, former chair and CEO of Rohm & Haas, and founder of the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, about navigating the BANI environment. And in the episode’s final interview, Robert Wolfe, co-founder of Zeck, explores AI and the board meeting.

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Executive Session, Episode 18: Nichelle Maynard-Elliott, Lynda Clarizio and Diana Garvis Purcel

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:41:19 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Nichelle Maynard-Elliott, director and compensation committee chair of Xerox and director of Lucid Motors, about the importance of boardroom culture. With Lynda Clarizio, director of CDW and Taboola, he covers the art of discussing social issues and politics in the boardroom. And in the episode’s final interview, Diana Garvis Purcel, director, audit committee chair, and member of the compensation and nom/gov committees of both PetMeds and Ocean Power Technologies, dives into the risks of a board being too risk-averse.

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Executive Session, Episode 17: Marsha Lindsay, Jessica Saperstein and Alec Crawford

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:57:25 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Marsha Lindsay, former director of Church Mutual Insurance Company S.I., and Jessica Saperstein, current director of Church Mutual Insurance Company S.I., about what new directors can learn from departing board members and vice versa. In our second interview, Alec Crawford, director of Dynex Capital, discusses the three hidden dangers of AI.

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Executive Session, Episode 16: Erin Essenmacher, Ted White and Vada Manager

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:58:04 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Erin Essenmacher, director of Nxu Inc., about who benefits from shareholder activism. In another discussion related to shareholder activism, Ted White, managing director of Legion Partners Asset Management, explains why the relationship between directors and active shareholders doesn't have to be as contentious as its reputation suggests. And in our third segment, Vada Manager, director of Valvoline, explores the concept of crisis marketing and why directors are perfectly suited to help management navigate uncertain times.

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Executive Session, Episode 15: Michael Dauphinee, Janet Wong, Samantha Kappagoda

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:13:12 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Michael Dauphinee, CEO of The Dauphinee Group, about executive coaching. In our second interview, Janet Wong, director of TWFG Insurance and Lucid Motors, discusses the right time to leave a board. And in our third segment, Samantha Kappagoda, director and nominating chair of Credit Suisse, explores AI and data governance.

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Executive Session, Episode 14: Michael Peregrine, Michael Montelongo, Susan Holliday and David Crosbie

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:42:18 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Michael Peregrine, partner of McDermott Will & Emery, about board resignation. In our second interview, Michael Montelongo, director of Civeo North America, Conduent and Palmex Alimentos SA de CV, explores the current landscape of geopolitical conflict. And in our third discussion, Susan Holliday, executive in residence at Progress Partners and former director of Acrisure Re, and David Crosbie, strategic advisor of RedEngage and visiting fellow of the SEC, provide their thoughts on cryptocurrency's continuing emergence and its import to boards.

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Episode 13: Maggie Wilderotter, Marietta Colston-Davis and Bill Canady

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:54:05 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Maggie Wilderotter, chair of Docusign and director of Costco, about shareholder engagement. In our second interview, Marietta Colston-Davis, director of Priority Technology and former executive of Microsoft and IBM, explores the concept of the superstar CEO. And in our third discussion, Bill Canady, chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, provides his thoughts on the new tariff landscape in the United States.

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Episode 12: Bob McCormick and Charles Elson

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:44:35 GMT

In a special episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Bob McCormick, executive director of the Council of Institutional Investors, and Charles Elson, executive editor at large of Directors & Boards, about the status of Delaware as the home of corporate law after legislation that could possibly put that reputation in danger. They discuss the likelihood of a mass exodus from Delaware as well as the potential fallout for companies and shareholders after a reincorporation.

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Episode 11: Christine Battist, Mary Bush and Gioia Messinger

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:28:13 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Christine Battist, director of Capital Southwest, about the board's role in company growth planning. In our second interview, Mary Bush, director of Bloom Energy, explores the purpose of the board. And in our third discussion, Gioia Messinger, director of One Stop Systems, provides her thoughts on board responsibilities for technology transformation.

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Episode 10: Daria Walls Torres, Tom Petro and James Lam

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:37:42 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Daria Walls Torres, director of Columbia Bank New Jersey, about the VUCA and BANI environments for boards. In our second interview, Tom Petro, director and chair of the risk management and trust committees of Univest, explores the risks of third-party AI. And in our third discussion, James Lam, director of BlackRock iShares, provides his perspective on the current landscape of geopolitical risk.

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Episode 9: Liz Levy-Navarro, Jane Wasman and Frederick Alexander

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:22:36 GMT

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Liz Levy-Navarro, director of Wilshire Mutual Funds Inc., about the board’s role in oversight of a company’s financial health and investments. In our second interview, Jane Wasman, director and chair of the corporate governance, health care compliance oversight and nominating committees of Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc., explores the essentials of board effectiveness. And in our third discussion, Frederick Alexander, founder of The Shareholder Commons, provides his perspective on ESG and portfolio value, stakeholder capitalism and the current direction of the ESG movement.

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Episode 8: Jan Babiak, Herman Bulls, Shannon Nash

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:01:35 GMT

In this committee-centric episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to Jan Babiak, director and audit committee chair of Walgreens Boots Alliance, about issues set to challenge audit committees in 2025. He is also joined by Herman Bulls, chairman of the board of Fluence and vice chairman of the board of USAA, who explains why every director is a member of the risk committee. Shannon Nash, compensation committee chair of SoFi Bank, closes the show, covering emerging trends for compensation committees.

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Episode 7: Judy Schrecker, Dr. Denis Mowbray and Patricia Lenkov

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:40:01 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, we talk to Judy Schrecker, lead independent director and audit committee chair of ClearSign Technologies, about the benefits and challenges of serving on a small or microcap company board. Also, Patricia Lenkov, advisory board member of SwarmDynamics.ai and BoardProspects Inc., discusses how many boards a director can serve on before both they and the board start experiencing diminishing returns. Our final guest, Dr. Denis Mowbray, FCG, FGNZ, dissects the concept of behavioral governance and the effect it can have on board evaluations.

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Episode 6: Susanne Meline, Lloyd Zygler and Sonita Lontoh

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:12:01 GMT

In this episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to Susanne Meline, lead independent director and audit chair of MDB Capital Holdings, about the importance of efficient processes to the success of a board. He also interviews Lloyd Zygler, director, security and privacy risk consulting, for RSM, on the concept of implicit trust between a company and its vendors and service providers. He concludes with a discussion with Sonita Lontoh, director and member of the audit and compensation committees of Sunrun, on the board's responsibility toward sustainability and climate.

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Episode 5: Lara Lee, Lawrence Cunningham and Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:23:32 GMT

In this episode of the official Directors & Boards podcast, Executive Session, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to Lara Lee, director and member of the audit and compensation committees of WD-40 Company, about the need for board members to engage in innovative thinking. He also gets the opinion of Lawrence Cunningham, director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, on who's better for the board, generalists or specialists. Our final guest, Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, director of Marathon Petroleum Corporation and U.S. Bank, explains why "business transformation" is a better term than "digital transformation" for summarizing what good boards do for their companies in the area of technology adoption.

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Episode 4: George Casey, Allan Grafman and Rob Lyman

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:31:32 GMT

In this tech-centric episode of the official Directors & Boards podcast, Executive Session, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to George Casey, advanced analytics practice leader of RSM US LLP, about the state of AI implementation among middle-market executives and companies. Also on the rapidly emerging topic of AI, Allan Grafman, CEO of All Media Ventures, discusses ways that boards and companies can go about accelerating their AI knowledge and adoption timelines. Our final guest, Rob Lyman, a retired brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force, and a member of the advisory boards of Second Front Systems and Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance, explores the relationship the board should have with the personnel responsible for a company’s cybersecurity.

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Episode 3: Michael Marquardt, Daphne Jones and Rob Smith

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:27:00 GMT

In this board composition-centric episode of the official Directors & Boards podcast, Executive Session, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to Michael Marquardt, director of Strategic Partnerships LLC and Commonwealth Trust Company, about the value of international directors on boards. He also discusses key director leadership traits with Daphne Jones, director of AMN Healthcare, Barnes Group Inc. and Masonite International. Plus, Rob Smith, director of Steve Madden, explains why the U.S. Supreme Court's recent diversity decisions have only made the topic more worthy of board prioritization.

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Episode 2: Kay Breeden, Alicia Syrett and Charles Elson

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:24:01 GMT

In this episode of the official Directors & Boards podcast, Executive Session, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to Kay Breeden, director of Viohalco, about unintended consequences of the board’s focus on ESG; Alicia Syrett, founder of Madam Chair, about the value of women on boards; and Charles Elson, director of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and Blue Bell Creameries (as well as executive editor at large of Directors & Boards), about shareholder activism.

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Episode 1: Josh Klein, Anna Catalano and Charles Elson

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:47 GMT

In the first episode of the official Directors & Boards podcast, Executive Session, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, talks to three experts in the field of corporate governance. First up is Josh Klein, advisory board member of BP, on AI. Anna Catalano, director and nom/gov chair of Ecovyst Inc., walks us through issues around board refreshment. Wrapping up the show is Charles Elson, director of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and Blue Bell Creameries (as well as executive editor at large of Directors & Boards), who addresses the situation surrounding Delaware's status as the home of corporate law.

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