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.
Episodes
15 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...
The New Rules of Board Succession [Korn Ferry]
Boards today are navigating a landscape defined by constant change, emerging risks, and evolving expectations. In this episode, Doug Chia sits down with Jane Edison Stevenson and Claudia Pici Morris of Korn Ferry to explore how board succession...
Unlocking Value: The High-Stakes of Navigating Corporate Spinoffs [J.P. Morgan]
Corporate spinoffs are among the most complex strategic transactions a company can undertake. In this episode, Doug Chia speaks with Rama Variankaval, Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Advisory at JP Morgan, about the governance an...
Why the Nominating Committee Holds the Keys to Governance [Cleary Gottlieb]
What was once simply the “nominating committee” has evolved into one of the most influential bodies in corporate governance. In this episode of the Public Company Series, Doug Chia is joined by Lillian Tsu and Natalia Rezai of Cleary Gottlieb S...
How AI is Already Being Used in the Boardroom [OnBoard]
AI is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, and the boardroom is no exception. In this episode, Tim Adair, CPO of OnBoard, joins Doug Chia to explore how AI is changing the way boards function today and how it will influence governance i...
Board Compensation Committees: Can Compensation Lead Culture? [Semler Brossy]
The role of the compensation committee has expanded far beyond setting CEO pay. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Blair Jones and Todd Sirras of Semler Brossy to explore how compensation committees are evolving to oversee workforce strate...
Fixing Governance Gaps: Why the Three-Committee Board Structure Is Outdated [Society for Corp Gov]
In this episode, Doug Chia sits down with Paul Washington, president and CEO of the Society for Corporate Governance, to explore how public company board committees ended up with the familiar Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance...
Designing a Board: Form Follows Function [Davis Polk]
Corporate governance begins with the board of directors, but designing the “right” board is far more complex than following a standard formula. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & War...
Navigating Shareholder Engagement Through Shifting Expectations [Teneo]
Shareholder engagement has come a long way from its early days as a loosely defined practice to a core component of modern corporate governance. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Matt Filosa, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, to trace th...
The Americanization of Board Governance [J.P. Morgan]
In the first episode of the Public Company Series podcast, host Doug Chia is joined by Chuka Umunna, Global Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Solutions at JP Morgan. Drawing on the opening chapter of the book Board Structure and Comp...
Season 1 Trailer: Board Structure & Composition
Curious how top boards stay agile, resilient, and future-ready? Host Doug Chia guides conversations with leading experts in corporate governance, based on the NYSE & J.P. Morgan book Board Structure and Composition. This season exp...