The Public Company Series Podcast
The Public Company Series Podcast explores the evolving world of corporate governance. Based on the book "Board Structure and Composition", published by the New York Stock Exchange and J.P. Morgan, each episode features leading experts sharing practical insights to help corporate directors, executives, and governance professionals build boards that are agile, resilient, and prepared for the future.
The Public Company Series Podcast
Latest Episodes
Beyond the C-Suite: Sourcing Board Talent for Unprecedented Risks [Leadership Elevated]
Boards today are operating in a rapidly shifting landscape where traditional expertise alone is no longer enough. In this conversation, Erin Essenmacher and Rochelle Campbell unpack what it means to build a “balanced board” that can effectively...
First Among Equals: How Effective Chairs Build Inclusive Boards [Egon Zehnder]
What makes a board truly effective? Beyond resumes and expertise, it comes down to how directors interact, challenge each other, and make decisions together. In this episode, Chuck Gray and Pam Warren of Egon Zehnder share insights from their w...
The Fly on the Wall: Board Observers and the IPO Transition [Skadden]
Board observers are a common yet often misunderstood feature of private company governance. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Jeremy Winter and Michelle Gasaway of Skadden to unpack what board observers are, how they differ from directors...
Beyond the Green Eyeshade: Why Internal Audit is Your Board's Secret Weapon [The IIA]
Internal audit plays a critical yet often misunderstood role in corporate governance. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Carey Blakeman and Benito Ybarra from the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Mike Varney from Crowe LLP, to unpack wh...
Beyond the Checklist: How to Conduct Board Assessments That Drive Real Change [Stuart Levine]
Board assessments have evolved from routine, check-the-box exercises into critical tools for improving performance, strengthening culture, and identifying hidden risks. In this conversation, Stuart R. Levine shares how effective evaluations bal...