Boardroom Confidential
Episodes
Holiday Archive - Andy Penn on preparing for cyber attacks, effective Chair-CEO relationships and governance at the National Gallery of Victoria
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holidays, we'll be bringing you some earlier episodes of our Boardroom Confidential podcast. This time, it's Andy Penn, a director with Cole...
S3E5 – Penny Bingham-Hall: Planning for cyber-attacks, climate governance in action, and building a boardroom portfolio
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-chair of Supply Nation and Fortescue director Penny Bingham-Hall joins Boardroom Confidential to unpack some of the major issues facing today's boa...
Special Episode - From the Server Room to the Boardroom: AI, Identity and the Cyber Risks Directors Can't Ignore
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by Okta Cyber security has become a core governance issue, not just an IT problem. In this episode, Mathew Graham, Chief Security Officer...
S3E4 – Tim Trumper: Building AI-ready boards, chair succession done right, and leading through volatility
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former NRMA Chair Tim Trumper joins Boardroom Confidential to talk about AI in the boardroom, data-led transformations, and the craft of modern chairi...
S3E3 – Taryn Williams: Shifting from founder to director, balancing AI opportunities with guardrails, and boards' growing responsibility for brand and reputation
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From founding her first company at 21 to building and exiting multiple tech ventures, Taryn Williams has spent her career at the intersection of talen...
S3E2 – David Gallop: Staying calm in a crisis, lessons from the NRL & Football Australia, and how to make a CEO-Chair relationship work
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Gallop AM — former CEO of the NRL and Football Australia —share lessons on leadership, crisis, and culture from a career spent in the spotli...
S3E1 – Naomi Simson: Growing Red Balloon Group, small business under threat, and knowing when a founder should step down as CEO
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Simson is an experienced director, successful entrepreneur, and acclaimed author. She co-founded Big Red Group and helped it grow to become Aust...
Inside the AICD's Company Directors Course
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special podcast will take you inside the AICD's flagship Company Directors Course (CDC). Whether you're a current board member, aspiring direct...
Special Episode – Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker: the rise of AI, lessons on private equity, and the future of news
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hasker is the CEO and President of Thomson Reuters, plus a director with ASX-listed Appen. He was visiting Australia recently and took part in ...
S2E12 – Kate Jenkins: Becoming the Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, gender targets at sports boards, and progress since the Respect@Work report
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Jenkins AO GAICD is the Chair of the Australian Sports Commission and the Creative Workplaces Council. She's also a former Sex Discrimination Com...
S2E11 – Rebecca McGrath: inside a multi-billion-dollar M&A deal, preparing for meetings with a new board, and learnings from working overseas
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca McGrath FAICD is the Chair of Investa Property Group, plus a director with Macquarie Group and Bank, Djerriwarrh Investments and Melbourne Bu...
S2E10 – Lisa Chung: Advice for new directors, governance at PwC Australia, and why boards need a sense of humour
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Chung AM FAICD is the chair of Australian Unity and the Front Project. She also has board roles with PwC Australia, AVJennings and the Foundatio...
S2E9 – Audette Exel: Social entrepreneurship in action, learning from mistakes, and the board's role in promoting philanthropy
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Audette Exel AO is the Chair of Adara Group and a director at Westpac. She's also a former board member at Suncorp and ex-Chair of the Bermuda Stock ...
S2E8 – Jessica Bulger: First Nations perspectives on governance, balancing executive and board roles, benefits of a co-chair model
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Bulger MAICD is the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute and the Co-Chair of Outward Bound Australia. We talk about: First N...
S2E7 – David Kirk: Investing in Australia's tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from small ones, and how to prepare for board meetings
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Kirk MAICD is the chair of Bailador Technology Investments, KMD Brands and KiwiHarvest. He's also a former CEO at Fairfax Limited and captained ...
S2E6 – Jane Spring: Advice for new board members, lived experience in the disability sector and key questions for management
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Spring AM is the chair of the Australian Disability Strategy Advisory Council and the NSW Disability Council. She's also chair at Sydney Universi...
S2E5 – Dr Susan Neuhaus: Leadership lessons from the ADF, governance at the Australian War Memorial and transferring skills from the operating theatre to the boardroom
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC FAICD is a Council Member at the Australian War Memorial, plus a director with Aspen Medical, Medical Insurance Group Australi...
S2E4 – Dr Ian Oppermann: AI opportunities, data safeguards, and scientists in the boardroom
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ian Oppermann GAICD is a co-founder of ServiceGen, plus the former Chief Data Scientist for the New South Wales Government. He speak to us about: a...
S2E3 – Dr Larry Marshall: Net zero challenges, future tech trends and the board's role in fostering innovation
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Larry Marshall FAICD is a director with Fortescue and Nanosonics, plus a former CEO at the CSIRO. We talk about: challenges in the transition to ne...
S2E2 – Virginia Bourke: Lessons from the pandemic, challenges for the NFP sector and conflicts in the boardroom
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Virginia Bourke FAICD is the Chair of Mercy Health, Pro-Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University and a director with Catholic Health Australia...
S2E1 - Andrew Penn: Preparing for cyber attacks, effective Chair-CEO relationships and governance issues at the National Gallery of Victoria
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Penn AO is a director with Coles Group and a council member at the National Gallery of Victoria. He's also a former CEO of Telstra and served a...
Boardroom Conversations - Season two is coming soon
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new season of the AICD's Boardroom Conversations podcast is set to launch soon. We'll be talking to more of Australia's top directors about their c...
Sally-Ann Williams: Diversity in STEM, shared values in the boardroom, and governance at start-ups.
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally-Ann Williams GAICD is the CEO of tech incubator Cicada Innovations and the Chair of the Federal Government's "Diversity in STEM" Review. She's a...
Arlene Tansey & Heith Mackay-Cruise: First board positions, shifting from executive to director, and the importance of mentoring
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arlene Tansey FAICD and Heith Mackay-Cruise FAICD are company directors and board members at the AICD. We discuss their first board roles, the shift f...
Shelley Reys: the Voice to Parliament, how boards can approach reconciliation, and planning for the Brisbane Olympics
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Reys AO MAICD is the CEO of Arrilla Indigenous Consulting, plus a Board Member and Partner and KPMG Australia. She's also a board member with ...
Jenn Morris: Lessons from a gold medal winner, advice on picking your next CEO, and boards' developing approach to climate change
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Morris MAICD is a director with Argonaut, Liontown Resources and Sandfire. She also won gold medals for Australia in hockey at the 1996 and 2000...
Bruce Cowley: Advice for your first board role, improvements for the Corporations Act, and the importance of stakeholder engagement
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Cowley FAICD is the Chair of the Queensland Trust for Nature and a board member with the Australian Retirement Trust. He's also one of the spea...
Jacqueline Chow: CEO succession planning, chemistry in the boardroom, and tips on shifting from executive to board director
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Chow GAICD is a director with Boral, Charter Hall, Coles, and nib. She's also one of the speakers for this year's AICD Essential Director ...
Alan Duffy: The governance of space, what STEM professionals can add to the board, and the dangers of jargon
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Alan Duffy GAICD is an astronomer and scientist. He's also the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Flagship Initiatives at Swinburne University, plus th...
Judy Slatyer: Creating safeguards for AI, lessons on avoiding greenwashing, and changing attitudes towards ESG
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Slatyer MAICD is the Chair of the NSW Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board, plus Natural Carbon. She's also a leader of the National AI Ce...
John M. Green: Artificial intelligence risks, what to ask on cyber security, and lessons from the pandemic
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John M. Green is a director at Challenger and board member with the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre. He's also a former Deputy Chair at in...
Graeme Innes: NFP board pay, tips for a successful merger, and the risks of staying on a board for too long
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme Innes AM GAICD is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University and a board member with the National Disability Insurance Agency. He's also a...
Dr Kirstin Ferguson: Why modern leaders use both their head and their heart
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM FAICD is an author, columnist, and company director. She's the former Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the ABC, and currently o...
Andrew Fraser: From the cabinet room to the boardroom, mega mergers in the super sector, and the importance of succession planning
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Fraser is the former Deputy Premier of Queensland and the chair of super fund Australian Retirement Trust. He's also the chair of NFP Orange Sk...
Marina Go: How to be an effective chair, tips for starting your director career, and why diversity is critical for boards
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marina Go MAICD is the Chair of Adore Beauty, and a director with Energy Australia, 7-Eleven and Transurban. She tells us how her media career prepare...
Trailer
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Practical advice and fascinating insights from the boardroom! Listen to this exciting new podcast from the AICD.