Board Perspectives Board Perspectives, from global consulting firm Protiviti, explores numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors around the world. From environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters to fulfilling the board’s vital risk oversight mandate, Board Perspectives provides practical insights and guidance for new and experienced board members alike. Episodes feature informative discussions with leaders and experts from Protiviti and other highly regarded organisations. Listen now and Subscribe via Apple Podcasts! New episodes are posted regularly. Podcast | Government Affairs and Geopolitical Risk Blind Spots in the Boardroom – with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum In this episode, Protiviti Managing Director Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs at FedEx Corporation, discuss blind spots related to government affairs and geopolitical risk. They share great insights into where and how to recruit board members that have expertise in policy and geopolitical risks. Listen Now Recent podcasts Podcast January 9, 2025 Podcast | ESG Mindset – A Conversation with Matthew Sekol In this episode of Board Perspectives, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks to Matthew about the ESG mindset, technology and where we are headed. Matthew leads Microsoft's Sustainability Partners to help companies understand their challenges through data. In 2024, Matthew released a book called ESG… Podcast December 9, 2024 Podcast | Legal and Risk Blind Spots in the Boardroom – with Frank Kurre and Chad Volkert In this episode, Protiviti Managing Directors Frank Kurre and Chad Volkert discuss legal blind spots and how to proactively prepare for potential… Podcast October 8, 2024 Podcast | Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing – with Radhi Subramanian and Debjani Mallick An increasingly important issue for board members to address today is sustainability – specifically, sustainable sourcing and operations. These challenges not… Podcast July 24, 2024 Podcast | Demystifying Carbon Reporting – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Sam Stark and Michael Vigario In this episode of Board Perspectives, Sam Stark of Green Project and Michael Vigario of ACT Commodities join Protiviti’s Alyse Mauro Mason to discuss… Past podcasts Podcast | Understanding the California Climate LawsPodcast | ESG and AIPodcast | Financial Inclusion and Its ImpactPodcast | ESG and Data ManagementPodcast | ESG from a Legal PerspectivePodcast | Understanding ESG Traceability in the Supply ChainPodcast | Focusing on ESG Planning and StrategyPodcast | The Board’s Role in Building a Culture of SustainabilityPodcast | Building Sustainable Operations and Supply ChainsPodcast | Sustainable FinancePodcast | The State of ESG Reporting Requirements and MandatesPodcast | Understanding the ESG ratings, rankings and metrics landscape Interested in other topics and trends of interest to board members? Read More