The Corporate Director Podcast

Culture by design: Building resilient organizations in the age of AI

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Meghan Day is joined by James White, former chair, president and CEO of Jamba and current chair of ...

AI, geopolitics, and the boardroom: The new geotech landscape

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Meghan Day sits down with Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, t...

From reactive to predictive: Board governance in the AI age

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, guest host Nithya Das, General Manager of Governance and Chief Legal Officer at Diligent, sits down...

Understanding sovereign AI: What boards need to know now

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger sits down with board member, CEO and strategist Josh Klein to unpack what ...

Bringing a technologist mindset into the boardroom

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger sits down with Earl Newsome, Chief Information Officer at Cummins Inc. a...

What Directors Think 2026: AI, M&A and the next era of board oversight

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Diligent Institute’s Kira Ciccarelli sits down with Melanie Nolen, Head of Research at Chief Exec...

Governance as a competitive advantage

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger welcomes returning guest Anddria Varnado, board member at Pattern Beau...

From AI oversight to algorithmic accountability: 2025 governance year in review

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special year- end edition of the Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day sit down with TK Kerstetter to grade ...

Why culture belongs in the boardroom

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger talks with workplace culture expert Bree Groff, author of Today Was F...

The value of international expertise in the boardroom

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger sits down with Maria Garcia‑Nielsen, an independent director at Mibanco,...

Beyond compliance: Making sustainability strategic in the boardroom

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger talks with Tracey-Lee Brown, director at PwC’s Governance Insights Cente...

Key takeaways from the 2025 Annual Corporate Directors Survey

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Catie Hall and Ariel Smilowitz from PwC’s Governance Insights Center unpack findings from PwC’...

Getting transaction ready: Boards, deals, and tech in unpredictable markets

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Rich Mullen, Partner in Wilson Sonsini’s M&A Practice, and Ranga Bodla, Vice President, ...

Strengthening cyber oversight

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast Catie Hall, Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, unpacks how boards can stay ahead in a f...

What does the “failure to prevent fraud” offense mean for your organization?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Neta Meidav, Co-Founder and CEO of the Vault Platform and Lloydette Bai-Marrow, Director at Fraud S...

Tips for AI-enhanced compliance

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Cindy Moehring, an experienced independent director and former Chief Compliance Officer, discusses ...

Strategic planning and AI oversight for private company boards

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, shares insights from KPMG’s Bo...

AI leadership strategies for a changing world

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Corporate Director Podcast features Beena Ammanath, Global Head of Deloitte's AI Institute. Beena discusses her career background...

Cybersecurity in the age of AI

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Nick Shevelyov discusses the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape driven by generative AI, high...

Inside Wall Street Journal's Top 250 Directors List

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Corporate Director Podcast features Alan Murray discussing the Wall Street Journal's recent release of the Top 250 Board Directors...

Understanding the PCAOB

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day delve into the creation and legacy of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) ...

C-suite views on board performance

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Arielle Berlin, who discusses findings from PwC's annual C-suite s...

Empowering female corporate leaders

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Alicia Syrett, the founder of Madam Chair, a network of over 300 f...

Uncertainty and the board: Strategies for turbulent times

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Brian Kushner, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, explores the complex challenges facing t...

CEO safety and the role of the board

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Mike Meyer, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners. He discusses the growing ...

AI status report from the boardroom

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. The conversatio...

How to make investor relations a competitive advantage

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Roy, Managing Director, Head of Issuer and BigDough Solutions, S&P Globa...

Compliance risks: The board perspective

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day talk with Kristy Grant-Hart, Vice President and Head of Ad...

Tips and trends shaping the 2025 proxy season

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, partners at Wilson Sonsini. The conversatio...

Re-centering strategy in the boardroom: Tips from an experienced director

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Ana Dutra, a former CEO and seasoned board member, discusses the critical challenges and priorities...

150th episode special: The future of governance

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 150th edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Diligent's CEO & President...

What’s on the board agenda in 2025?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Nolen, Head of Research at Chief Executive Group. The discussion centers ...

Future-proofing your cybersecurity strategy

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we welcome Timothy Youngblood, Chief Information Security Officer at Astrix Security. Timothy share...

Governance in 2025: A new political environment

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger welcomes Craig Stronberg, Senior Director at PwC Intelligence, to discuss ...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: A board lens on data governance and risk

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, host Dottie Schindlinger is joined by John Rodi, Co-Leader at the KPMG Board Leadership Center, to dis...

2024 governance year in review

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special end-of-year edition of the Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day sit down with TK Kerstetter to reflect...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The end of the Chevron doctrine

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we’re joined by Maureen Ohlhausen, Antitrust & Competition Partner at Wilson Sonsini and former ...

The future of ethics and compliance

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Dr. Hemma Lomax, Founder, CEO, and Chief Compliance Coach of COMPA...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Board communications best practices

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today's Boardrooms, we’re joined by Brad Sorrels, Chair of the Corporate Governance Litigation Practice at Wilson Sonsini....

Understanding the changing “why” of work

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Christine Heckart, Founder & CEO of Xapa, to explore the evolving dynamics of...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Key trends for compensation committees in 2025

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we’re joined by Jon Szabo, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners. Jon shares expert insights int...

Incorporating gen AI into business strategy

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we talk with Sophia Velastegui, a renowned advisor on AI business strategy with experiences at Micr...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Improving board oversight of ERM

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, host Dottie Schindlinger talks with Maurice Crescenzi, Industry Practice Leader at Moody’s, about bo...

Boardroom leadership best practices

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, David Bray joins host Dottie Schindlinger to discuss the evolving landscape of boardroom leadership...

Inside PwC’s 2024 Annual Corporate Directors Survey

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards, Executive Chair of the Diligent Institute, sits down with Catie Hall, Director at PwC's ...

Connecting sustainability strategy to organizational goals

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Lisa Bougie, an experienced independent dire...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Proxy season trends and tips

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards sits down with Tamara Brightwell, a corporate partner at Wilson Sonsini’s DC office, to...

What we can learn from the 2021 IPO boom

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Booth, Shareholder Activism Editor at Diligent Market Intelligence. He delv...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Tips for navigating political uncertainty

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the United States enters a hectic and unprecedented presidential election season, are boards and senior leaders prepared? In this episode of Inside...

Accelerating board diversity and inclusion

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast as we dive into the world of board diversity and inclusion with Lori Mackenzie, co-founder o...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Best practices for CEO transitions

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today's Boardrooms, Lisa Edwards talks to Tom McNeill, a partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, about CEO transition pla...

What do boards not know about whistleblowing?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Pav Gill, Founder and CEO of the Confide Platform, a technology solution that serv...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The case for continued action on climate disclosures

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Given the SEC’s stay of the climate disclosure rules, many organizations might think they can take their feet off the gas. But, this pause is unlike...

Navigating macroeconomic risk

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, we sit down with Phillipp Carlsson-Szlezak, author and Chief Economist for Boston Consulting Group....

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The key to director onboarding

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, we sit down with Tracey-Lee Brown, Director at PwC Governance Insights Center. Tracey discusses how th...

Cybersecurity governance and the CISO's dilemma

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can boards and CEOs support their CISOs in the face of increasing cyber risks and personal liability? In this episode, Jim Alkove, co-founder and ...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Five tips to prepare for shareholder activism

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Daniel Kerstein, Shareholder Advisory Practice Leader for TD Securities, discusses how boards can prepare for and respond to activist...

Unpacking the Corporate Transparency Act

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David Sewell, Partner at Freshfields, dives into the Corporate Transparency Act. He covers the key aspects of the law, challenges and...

The balancing act of ESG

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ann Yerger and Sunni Chauhan from Spencer Stuart discuss the findings of the 2024 Sustainability in the Spotlight report, which surve...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: How are companies using generative AI?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, discusses key findings from a recent KPMG surve...

Trends in anti-insider trading enforcement

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been significant developments in insider trading regulations, particularly concerning enforcement. How can boards stay informed and proacti...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The key to crisis resiliency

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Dave Stainback, US Territory Crisis & Resilience Leader at PwC, talks through the ways companies c...

Findings from the 2024 C-suite survey on board effectiveness

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Carin Robinson, Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, discusses the latest C-suite survey on board effectiveness. She talks...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Designing resilient compensation programs

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Matt Seto, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses how boards and compensation committe...

Inside the IPO process

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the IPO journey can seem daunting. How can companies stay ahead of the curve? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Nithya Das...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Getting director upskilling right

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Upskilling the board has become imperative in today’s corporate governance landscape, but have companies fully embraced this need? In this episode o...

Using AI to gain a competitive edge

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we talk to Cecilia Ziniti, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence for legal work. Cecili...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The value of independent directors on private boards

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Claudia Allen, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, talks about the benefits and challenges of having independent dire...

Connecting cybersecurity, audit, and the board

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do board oversight structures impact cybersecurity performance? How does cyber performance impact financial performance? In this episode of the Co...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Explaining NIST 2.0

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently issued a significant update to their landmark cybersecurity framework. What are the...

SEC climate ruling deep dive

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Navigating generative AI risks

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI has sparked both enthusiasm and apprehension in today's business landscape. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Jenn Kosar, ...

Trends in shareholder activism

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice a...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The SEC climate disclosure rules - What boards should know

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the SEC announced long-anticipated rules aimed at improving and standardizing climate-related disclosures. In this episode of Inside Today’...

The Audit Committee’s expanding role

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's corporate landscape, the role of the Audit Committee continues to expand. In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, John Rodi, Lea...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Executive compensation through an activist lens

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the reasons an activist investor might take issue with your organization’s executive compensation plan? In this episode of Inside T...

Insights from What Directors Think 2024

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Insights from the Global Investor Survey

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding your investors and their perspectives is essential for fostering alignment towards sustainable value creation. How can boards integrate ...

Pre-IPO crash course: What does the board need to know?

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do private companies often misunderstand about the process of going public? What are the biggest things private company directors should be prepa...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: What are the biggest governance trends of 2024?

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter 2024, what are the biggest risks companies should keep an eye on? What trends will be most important for board governance this year? In th...

Charting the geopolitical risk landscape

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tina Fordham, leading independent geopolitical strategist and Founder of Fordham Global Foresight, shares insights on the current and...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Lessons in brand building

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Sharkey, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, academic and board member takes us inside the world of brand building in this episode of Inside Today’...

Innovations in AI

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Josh Klein, CEO of Indigo Metrics and co-host of the Built for Change podcast at Accenture discusse...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: The nom/gov chair’s role in board culture

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to building an effective board, culture is crucial. As the chair of a nom/gov committee, how can you build and maintain a strong culture...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: End-of-year considerations for audit committees

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we round our the year, what should audit committees be keeping an eye on? What will be the trends and challenges to stay up-to-date on in the new y...

Holiday special: 2023 governance year in review

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special, year-end edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Rachel Simon are joined by longtime governance expe...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Three tips for board oversight of geopolitical risk

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The arena of geopolitical risk is evolving and expanding rapidly. How can companies keep up? What’s the role of the board? In this episode of Inside...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Trends in executive compensation

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meridian Compensation Partners recently published an annual executive compensation trends report. What should directors and corporate leaders be keepi...

European corporate governance: A Swedish perspective

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte Gustavsson, strategic advisor and former CEO of The Swedish Academy of Board Directors, delves into the governance fundamen...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: What boards should know about Web 3.0

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a rapidly changing technology landscape, what does it mean to be in the Web 3.0 era or in a Web 3.0 company? How can directors best position their ...

Sustainability: Shifting from risk to opportunity

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can businesses balance the need for sustainability reporting and disclosures while finding the time to innovate in this space? In this episode, Ka...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Is your board climate-competent?

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Susan Angele, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, digs into key takeaways from a recen...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Trends in IPOs and capital markets

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the latest in the capital markets? How does the current IPO market look compared to 2021 and 2022? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardr...

Navigating ethical dilemmas in AI

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Meghan Anzelc, the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Three Arc Advisory, discusses ethical deliberations surrounding AI and how...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Shareholder activism trends & updates

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Black, Editor-in-Chief at Diligent Market Intelligence, talks shareholder activism and other voting trends from this year’s proxy season in thi...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Inside the 2023 Annual Corporate Directors Survey

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Paul DeNicola, Principal at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, delves into key findings and takeaways...

Trends in investor stewardship

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rebecca Sherratt, Editorial Manager at Diligent Market Intelligence, discusses trends in investor behavior during the 2023 proxy seas...

Now welcoming Inside Today's Boardrooms!

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starting now, all episodes of Inside Today’s Boardrooms will also be available in podcast format on this same channel. You’ll hear from host Lisa ...

Inside Today's Boardrooms: Five things to know about enterprise risk management

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Carin Robinson, Director at PwC Governance Insights Center, discusses the do’s and don’ts of ERM.

What’s the state of cyber awareness in the boardroom?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Dave DeWalt, CEO of NightDragon and board member, Five9 and Delta Airlines, discusses key findings ...