Governance Watch
‘Governance Watch’ is the podcast from the news and intelligence resource, Board Agenda, which immerses its listeners in the intricate world of corporate governance and the burning issues confronting boards and leadership teams today.
The magazine style show is hosted by Board Agenda's editorial team and includes interviews with guests including board members and C-suite executives from across industry, governance leaders and the investor community.
Each episode provides a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights to navigate the complexities of leading and governing companies in the modern business landscape.
Governance Watch is for informed opinion, discussion, and enlightenment as to how organisations are being governed. We invite you to join us as we explore the leadership of business.
Governance Watch
The State of DEI in UK Boards; Progress, Pushback and Possibility
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Governance Watch, the podcast from Board Agenda in association with Nasdaq Governance Solutions, explores how the corporate landscape is responding to growing pressures around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In this episode, we’re joined by Doyin Atewologun, CEO of Delta Alpha Psi, steering committee member of the Parker Review, and honorary professor at Exeter Business School, to discuss the current state of DEI in UK boardrooms. Drawing on her academic and advisory work, Doyin reflects on the uneven but real progress made in representation, the importance of inclusion as everyday practice, and the growing tension between symbolic gestures and substantive change. She offers insight into the psychological spillover from shifting US policy, the challenge of performative allyship, and the quiet retreat by some companies in response to perceived reputational risks. For organisations still committed to progress, Doyin stresses the need for intentional action, accountability, and inclusive governance that is embedded into board culture—not sidelined. With optimism tempered by realism, this episode is essential listening for board members, executives and governance professionals navigating the complex and evolving DEI agenda.