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.

How do board oversight structures impact cybersecurity performance? How does cyber performance impact financial performance? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Jeff Barnett, Senior Director of Strategic Alliances at Bitsight, shares insights from a recent report published by Diligent Institute and Bitsight. Also in this episode, hear from Diligent CEO and President Brian Stafford on how the role of the board is changing and what technology can do to help.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently issued a significant update to their landmark cybersecurity framework. What are the most important takeaways and changes? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Anthony Johnson, Founder and Managing Partner of Delve Risk, explores the revised framework and its objectives.

The SEC has finally unveiled its highly anticipated rules on climate disclosure. Now that the initial dust has settled, what’s next? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Abbey Raish, Partner in the ESG & Impact practice at Kirkland & Ellis, explores the implications of the new rules and offers insights into how they are poised to impact company governance, strategy and risk oversight.

Generative AI has sparked both enthusiasm and apprehension in today's business landscape. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Jenn Kosar, Trust and Transparency Solutions Leader at PwC, provides valuable insights and pragmatic advice for board leaders on how to best navigate the risks associated with generative AI.

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini, explore the latest developments in shareholder activism and offer tips and insights. Also in this episode, Rebecca Sherratt, Diligent Market Intelligence’s Publications Editor, shares key findings from the Shareholder Activism Annual Review.

Last week, the SEC announced long-anticipated rules aimed at improving and standardizing climate-related disclosures. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Tracey-Lee Brown, Director at PwC's Governance Insights Center, delves into the final ruling and its implications for today's corporate governance landscape.

In today's corporate landscape, the role of the Audit Committee continues to expand. In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, and Eileen Kamerick, experienced leader and audit committee member, offer strategic insights into the evolving role of the Audit Committee and how board members can keep up.

What are some of the reasons an activist investor might take issue with your organization’s executive compensation plan? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Ed Hauder, Principal and Head of Research & Content at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses best practices for viewing your executive compensation package through an activist lens.

What’s at the top of the board agenda for 2024? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Melanie Nolen, Research Editor at Chief Executive Group and Amy Rojik, Managing Principal of Corporate Governance at BDO, delve into key findings from What Directors Think 2024, an annual survey of U.S. public company directors conducted by Corporate Board Member, Diligent Institute and BDO.

Understanding your investors and their perspectives is essential for fostering alignment towards sustainable value creation. How can boards integrate this into their decision-making? Matt DiGuiseppe, Managing Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, talks through the findings from their annual Global Investor Survey in this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms.