

150th episode special: The future of governance
In this special 150th edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day are joined by Diligent's CEO & President Brian Stafford and Annalisa Barrett, Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. The episode reflects on key developments over the past decade in corporate governance, discusses the growing importance of CEO succession planning, and explores the transformative potential of AI in governance and risk management.
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- The importance of risk management in governance
- The role of AI in improving governance and risk management
- CEO succession planning as a board priority for 2025
- Best practices and common pitfalls in CEO succession planning
- The impact of institutional investor scrutiny on succession processes

Best practices for CEO transitions
Tom McNeill, Partner at Meridian Compensation, discusses best practices for CEO transition planning.

What Directors Think 2025
Read the 2025 edition of What Directors Think, conducted in partnership with Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting, to find out what's on public company directors' minds for the year ahead.

What’s on the board agenda in 2025?
Hear from Melanie Nolen, Corporate Board Member, as she dives into the 2025 edition of the What Directors Think report.