The Governance Exchange - an initiative made up of multiple interview series' that examine global governance issues through the eyes of leading practitioners, academics and commentators. Short and sharp, these 1-to-1 interviews will bring to light the insights and experiences that we all want to hear. The governance exchange, over fifteen minutes, will put you in front of colleagues that share their knowledge, skills and experience. They will inform you, challenge you and motivate you.
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Series 3 - 'In the boardroom'
Series 3 of The Governance Exchange takes advantage of the unique perspective that governance professionals have in observing and participating in what happens in the boardroom. ‘In the boardroom’ will speak with governance professionals that have taken it to the next step and have developed theories of human behaviour that drive board performance.
08 June 2021
GX S3 ep.1 - Denis Mowbray, Governance, strategy & risk adviser
OnlineOur third series of The Governance Exchange is dedicated towards boardroom behaviours; governance professionals are in a unique position in that they participate in the boardroom, but they also somewhat observe it. This series of interviews will be looking at what governance professionals observe in a boardroom, as many will have had the fortunate opportunity to have been in a number of boardrooms throughout their careers. In the first interview, we speak with Dr Denis Mowbray, a leading governance, strategy and risk adviser about his new paper The Third Team: Linking boards and organisational performance. Denis has seen what happens when boards and executive teams come together in an optimal way to create a third-team that leads to exceptional performance.
17 June 2021
GX S3 ep.2 - Lloyd Mander, Governance consultant
OnlineIn this episode, we speak with Lloyd Mander, another leading governance consultant who authored a paper released in December – Diversity of thought: how you can prepare your board to solve complex problems. Diversity is more than just gender and cultural background…it is also about how board need different decision making styles and how they are best suited to complexity. Lloyd splits his time between serving on governance boards, and providing consultancy services for boards and exec teams - listen now to hear his view of behaviour 'In the boardroom'.
10 August 2021
GX S3 ep.3 - Peter Turnbull AM FCG, International President and NED, The Chartered Governance Institute
OnlineIn episode 3 of our series: 'In the boardroom', we speak with International President of The Chartered Governance Institute, Peter Turnbull. Alongside his role as President of The Chartered Governance Institute, Peter is also an experienced non-executive director on listed and non-listed company boards including Karoon Energy and as Chair of Calix Limited. Peter’s insights into boardroom behaviour from his perspective as Chair as well as his views on regulatory changes impacting director’s liabilities will be the focus of this interview.
14 September 2021
GX S3 ep.4 - John Heaton, International Vice President, The Chartered Governance Institute
OnlineJohn Heaton is CGI’s international VP and a consultant. He recently posted an update to the paper he posted in May of last year on Corporate Governance: An international perspective, with the intention being to reflect on the matters previously addressed, one year on through a global pandemic. In this new version, John says he is “…less optimistic now…in one significant respect…the international environment…is very different now…” John’s views will be the focus of this latest interview.
09 November 2021
GX S3 ep.5 - Dan Shepherdson FCG, Entrepreneur, Corporate Consultant & Professional Independent Director
OnlineIn episode 5 of The Governance Exchange Series 3: 'In the boardroom', Tim speaks with Dan Sheperdson. Dan is an entrepreneur, corporate consultant, and professional independent director, who also holds the positions of Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary of GOOD Mining Exploration Inc., based in Ontario, Canada. Following the publishing of Dan’s paper on neurodiversity on the eCommunity recently, catch up with his views in this interview on why and how boards can recruit for diversity of thought and what advice he has for emerging governance professionals.
Series 2 - 'Hot Topics'
The second series of The Governance Exchange interviews is called ‘Hot Topics’ and will interview experts in their field on topics that are front of mind now. These interviews are a unique opportunity to examine governance practice in some prolific environments, on what are certainly very hot topics in the current day.
10 September 2020
GX S2 ep.1 - Phil Armstrong, Governance Adviser, Gavi Alliance
OnlineThe second series of The Governance Exchange interviews commences with at least one interview going to air each month to December. Series 2 is called ‘Hot Topics’ and will interview experts in their field on topics that are front of mind now. In this first episode of Series 2, we speak to Phil Armstrong who is the Governance Adviser to Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. "As part of its mission to save lives, reduce poverty and protect the world against the threat of epidemics, Gavi has helped vaccinate more than 760 million children in the world’s poorest countries." Today, Gavi is co-leading COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator – a global risk-sharing mechanism for the equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Tune in for this interview as it offers a unique opportunity to examine governance practice in a highly political environment, on what is certainly a very hot topic at this time.
10 November 2020
GX S2 ep.2 - Richard Taylor, Chief Executive, Lumi Global
OnlineSeries 2 of The Governance Exchange is called ‘Hot Topics’ and will interview experts in their field on topics that are front of mind now. In episode 2, we speak to Richard Taylor who is Chief Executive at Lumi Global. Lumi Global has run over 2,500 virtual meetings this year and whilst circumstances made them a necessity, there are still issues to iron out. No one is better placed than Richard to look into the future of virtual meetings, what technology changes are still yet to come, how Regulators have assisted or hindered and how Governance Professionals can play a pivotal role in protecting the interests of issuers, investors and the wider stakeholders. For Governance Professionals this is an interview that goes to the heart of what we do.
08 December 2020
GX S2 ep.3 - Louise Davidson, Chief Executive, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI)
OnlineIn this latest interview in Series 2 of The Governance Exchange I speak with Louise Davidson, the Chief Executive of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI is the peak body for 37 industry superannuation funds in Australia with a combined funds under management of over A$1 trillion. ACSI uses its collective impact to influence companies and financial markets in the long-term interests of investors. ACSI has been a driving force in shaping corporate behaviours in board diversity, corporate governance, climate change and corporate culture.
Series 1 - 'The response to Covid-19'
This first set of interviews looked at how leading company secretaries and governance professionals across a range of countries responded to Covid-19. What happened in those first couple of days, was their organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what did they learn and most important…what advice did they have for those that are new to the profession.
16 July 2020
GX ep.9 - Helen Hardy, Company Secretary, Origin Energy Limited
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In the final episode of this series, we hear from Helen Hardy who is the Company Secretary for Origin Energy Limited. Given the diverse nature of Origin, Helen will shed light on the company's experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was her organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what she and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would she give for those that are new to the profession.
15 July 2020
GX ep.8 - Tom Lancaster-King, Client Director, Carey Finance Services
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In this episode, we speak to Tom Lancaster-King, who is the Client Director for Carey Finance Services. Based more remotely in the Channel Islands, Tom will share the company's experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was his organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what he and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would he give for those that are new to the profession.
14 July 2020
GX ep.7 - Ingrid Stefancic, Corporate Secretary, Logistec Corporation
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In episode 7, we hear from Ingrid Stefancic who is the Corporate Secretary for Logistec Corporation and all of its subsidiaries. Having worked for the organisation since 1997, Ingrid brings with her a wealth of experience. Ingrid will share her background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was her organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what she and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would she give for those that are new to the profession.
02 July 2020
GX ep. 6 - David Gurney, Manager Corporate & Local Board Performance, Auckland Council
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In episode 6, we speak to David Gurney, who is Manager Corporate & Local Board Performance, Auckland Council. David will share his background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was his organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what he and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would he give for those that are new to the profession.
30 June 2020
GX ep.5 - Edith Shih, Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In this episode, we hear from Edith Shih who is Executive Director and Company Secretary at CK Hutchison Holdings Limited and brings with her a wealth of experience. Edith will share the extensive span of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd across multiple industries, providing insight into their experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was her organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what she and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would she give for those that are new to the profession.
25 June 2020
GX ep.4 - David Simmonds, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, CLP Holdings Limited
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In this episode, we speak to David Simmonds, from CLP Holdings. David is the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. David will share his background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was his organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what he and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would he give for those that are new to the profession.
24 June 2020
GX ep.3 - Ranjeet Pandey, Vice President, CSIA & Immediate Past President, ICSI
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. In this episode, we hear from Ranjeet Pandey who is the Immediate Past President of ISCI, and also runs his own advisory business in insolvency, bankruptcy and liquidation. Ranjeet will share his background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was his organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what he and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would he give for those that are new to the profession.
15 June 2020
GX ep.2 - Jill Parratt, Company Secretary, Liberty Holdings Limited
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. Second in the series, we hear from Jill Parratt who is Company Secretary of Liberty Holdings Limited and brings with her a wealth of experience. Jill will share her background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was her organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what she and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would she give for those that are new to the profession.
12 June 2020
GX ep.1 - Peter Turnbull, Non-Executive Director, Karoon Energy
OnlineSeries 1 of The Governance Exchange looks at the response to Covid-19. First in the series, we hear from Peter Turnbull who, amongst other things, is a Non-Executive Director. Peter will share his background, experience of- and response to- the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, we'll hear what happened in the first couple of days, was his organisation prepared, were their regulators on the front-foot, how did they look after the wellbeing of their staff, what he and the organisation learnt and above all, what advice would he give for those that are new to the profession.