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The Public Company Series Podcast is for directors, executives, and governance leaders who want sharper insight into what it takes to lead well in today’s public company environment. Whether you sit on the board, lead from the C-suite, or support governance behind the scenes, this series will help you make better decisions with greater confidence.
The Americanization of Board Governance
Chuka Umunna, JP Morgan Head of Corporate Governance & Sustainable Solutions (Ep. 01)
Join Host Doug Chia is joined by Chuka Umunna, Global Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Solutions at J.P. Morgan. Drawing on the opening chapter of the book Board Structure and Composition, they explore how global board governance practices are evolving under increasing shareholder pressure, regulatory scrutiny, and cross-border complexity.
Navigating Shareholder Engagement Through ESG Crosscurrents
Matt Filosa, Teneo Senior Manager Director (Ep. 02)
Shareholder engagement has come a long way from its early days as a loosely defined practice to a core component of modern corporate governance. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Matt Filosa, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, to trace the evolution of engagement from pre-Dodd-Frank conversations around say on pay to today’s polarized environment shaped by pro- and anti-ESG activism.
Designing a Board: Form Follows Function
Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (Ep. 03)
The conversation covers key decision points including board leadership structure, the chair versus CEO debate, director independence, and the often-overlooked importance of multiple leadership roles within the board.
Fixing Governance Gaps: Why the Three-Committee Board Structure Is Outdated
Paul Washington, president and CEO of the Society for Corporate Governance (Ep. 04)
Explore how public company board committees ended up with the familiar Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance structure and why that structure may no longer match the demands boards face today.
Board Compensation Committees: Can Compensation Lead Culture?
Blair Jones and Todd Sirras of Semler Brossy (Ep. 05)
How AI is Already Being Used in the Boardroom
Tim Adair, CPO of OnBoard (Ep. 06)
Explore how AI is changing the way boards function today and how it will influence governance in the years ahead. Drawing on insights from OnBoard’s board effectiveness research, Tim explains why many boards struggle to operate at full effectiveness and how emerging technologies are both exposing and addressing those gaps.
Why the Nominating Committee Holds the Keys to Governance
Lillian Tsu and Natalia Rezai of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (Ep. 07)
Explore the expanding role of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. From board refreshment and director independence to ESG oversight, shareholder engagement, and AI literacy, the committee’s responsibilities now extend far beyond identifying director candidates.
Unlocking Value: The High-Stakes of Navigating Corporate Spinoffs
Rama Variankaval, Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Advisory at JP Morgan (Ep. 08)
The conversation explores why companies pursue corporate separations, how boards navigate their fiduciary responsibilities during these transactions, and what it takes to build an effective board for a newly independent company.
The New Rules of Board Succession
Jane Edison Stevenson and Claudia Pici Morris of Korn Ferry (Ep. 09)
Boards today are navigating a landscape defined by constant change, emerging risks, and evolving expectations. In this episode, Doug Chia sits down with Jane Edison Stevenson and Claudia Pici Morris of Korn Ferry to explore how board succession must adapt to meet these challenges.
Beyond the Checklist: How to Conduct Board Assessments That Drive Real Change
Stuart R. Levine of Planet Governance Stuart Levine & Associates LLC (Ep. 10)
The discussion explores emerging trends, including individual director evaluations, the role of external facilitators, and the increasing importance of board culture in a rapidly changing environment.
Beyond the Green Eyeshade: Why Internal Audit is Your Board's Secret Weapon
Carey Blakeman and Benito Ybarra from the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Mike Varney from Crowe LLP (Ep. 11)
Explore how internal audit extends far beyond compliance, offering both assurance and strategic advisory to help organizations identify and manage risk.
The Fly on the Wall: Board Observes and the IPO Transition
Michelle Gasaway & Jeremy Winter, Partners at Skadden (Ep. 12)
Explore the flexibility of the role as a contractual construct, the benefits it can provide through strategic insight and information flow, and the risks that arise when observers become too involved.
First Among Equals: How Effective Chairs Build Inclusive Boards
Chuck Gray and Pam Warren of Egon Zehnder (Ep. 13)
They discuss the importance of intentional leadership, the nuances of leading peers rather than subordinates, and the practices that help boards operate as cohesive groups rather than collections of individuals.
Board Structure and Composition Considerations
Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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