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Executive Session: The Directors & Boards Podcast

Directors & Boards

29 episodes

1 week ago

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Episodes (20/29)

Executive Session: The Directors & Boards Podcast

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

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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1 week ago

29 minutes 42 seconds

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

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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3 weeks ago

36 minutes 20 seconds

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

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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1 month ago

36 minutes 56 seconds

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

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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1 month ago

28 minutes 43 seconds

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

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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2 months ago

41 minutes 35 seconds

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

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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2 months ago

34 minutes 34 seconds

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

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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3 months ago

32 minutes 39 seconds

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

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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3 months ago

33 minutes 10 seconds

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

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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4 months ago

37 minutes 37 seconds

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

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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4 months ago

32 minutes 13 seconds

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

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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5 months ago

35 minutes 38 seconds

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

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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5 months ago

22 minutes 35 seconds

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

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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6 months ago

32 minutes 40 seconds

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

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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6 months ago

37 minutes 26 seconds

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

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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6 months ago

32 minutes 46 seconds

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

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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7 months ago

38 minutes 4 seconds

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

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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7 months ago

29 minutes 44 seconds

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Episode 12: Bob McCormick and Charles Elson

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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8 months ago

21 minutes 29 seconds

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Episode 11: Christine Battist, Mary Bush and Gioia Messinger

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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8 months ago

34 minutes 21 seconds

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

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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9 months ago

35 minutes 11 seconds