Executive Session: The Directors & Boards Podcast

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Erin Essenmacher, director of Nxu Inc., about who benefits from shareholder activism. In another discussion related to shareholder activism, Ted White, managing director of Legion Partners Asset Management, explains why the relationship between directors and active shareholders doesn't have to be as contentious as its reputation suggests. And in our third segment, Vada Manager, director of Valvoline, explores the concept of crisis marketing and why directors are perfectly suited to help management navigate uncertain times.

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Michael Dauphinee, CEO of The Dauphinee Group, about executive coaching. In our second interview, Janet Wong, director of TWFG Insurance and Lucid Motors, discusses the right time to leave a board. And in our third segment, Samantha Kappagoda, director and nominating chair of Credit Suisse, explores AI and data governance.

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Michael Peregrine, partner of McDermott Will & Emery, about board resignation. In our second interview, Michael Montelongo, director of Civeo North America, Conduent and Palmex Alimentos SA de CV, explores the current landscape of geopolitical conflict. And in our third discussion, Susan Holliday, executive in residence at Progress Partners and former director of Acrisure Re, and David Crosbie, strategic advisor of RedEngage and visiting fellow of the SEC, provide their thoughts on cryptocurrency's continuing emergence and its import to boards.

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Maggie Wilderotter, chair of Docusign and director of Costco, about shareholder engagement. In our second interview, Marietta Colston-Davis, director of Priority Technology and former executive of Microsoft and IBM, explores the concept of the superstar CEO. And in our third discussion, Bill Canady, chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, provides his thoughts on the new tariff landscape in the United States.Don’t miss an episode! Follow the Executive Session podcast on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

In a special episode of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Bob McCormick, executive director of the Council of Institutional Investors, and Charles Elson, executive editor at large of Directors & Boards, about the status of Delaware as the home of corporate law after legislation that could possibly put that reputation in danger. They discuss the likelihood of a mass exodus from Delaware as well as the potential fallout for companies and shareholders after a reincorporation.

In the latest edition of Executive Session, the official podcast of Directors & Boards, Bill Hayes, editor in chief of Directors & Boards, speaks with Christine Battist, director of Capital Southwest, about the board's role in company growth planning. In our second interview, Mary Bush, director of Bloom Energy, explores the purpose of the board. And in our third discussion, Gioia Messinger, director of One Stop Systems, provides her thoughts on board responsibilities for technology transformation.