In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with José Hernández, CEO of Orda Strategies AG, a global crisis management firm. A CPA and CFA, José brings deep expertise advising boards and governments on fraud, corruption, and misconduct across five continents, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory and enforcement challenges.

An author of Broken Business and a member of the Government of Canada’s Advisory Committee on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing since 2016, José shares a global perspective on trust, accountability, and leadership in times of disruption. Together, they explore today’s resolution: Disruption doesn’t erode trust—it rewards it, unpacking what it means for boards, executives, and institutions operating in an increasingly complex risk environment.

Be It Resolved: Disruption Doesn't Erode Trust, it Rewards it

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Jeff Hauswirth, a Board Advisor and seasoned executive search leader with extensive experience supporting boards and leadership teams in Canada and globally. Currently serving as a Board Member at Habitat for Humanity Canada and Fitzrovia, Jeff brings a wealth of insight from his leadership roles at Ferguson Partners and Spencer Stuart, where he led CEO and Board practices.

Drawing on a career that includes over 150 CEO succession and search engagements worldwide, Jeff shares his perspective on executive leadership, succession planning, and the evolving role of boards in shaping organizational success.

Be It Resolved: The Board's Role is to Appoint and Dis-appoint the CEO.

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Welcome to Be It Resolved, the podcast where bold ideas meet courageous leadership. I am Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada. In each episode, I speak with experts to delve into pressing issues impacting directors and decision-making in the boardroom.

My guest today is Manal Corwin, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Prior to joining the OECD, Manal held senior leadership roles at KPMG and the U.S. Treasury Department, where she helped shape major international tax initiatives. Today, she works at the forefront of global tax policy and international cooperation.

Be It Resolved: The Global Minimum Tax is a Game Changer for Board Oversight

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Chantal Guay, CEO of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), a federal Crown corporation advancing standardization and accreditation nationwide.

Chantal also serves as Vice President of Policy at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), becoming the first woman to lead SCC and represent Canada on the ISO Council. Together, they discuss how standards drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and help Canadian companies access global markets.

Be It Resolved: Standards Are the Key for Canadian Companies to Unlock New Global Markets

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Peter Dey, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Paradigm Capital and one of Canada’s most influential voices in corporate governance. With a distinguished career that includes serving on numerous public company boards, chairing the Ontario Securities Commission, and leading the Toronto Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance, Dey is perhaps best known for the landmark 1994 report 'Where Were the Directors?' widely referred to as the'Dey Report'.

Together, they examine why boards must foster a culture that encourages bad news to surface early, particularly in light of evolving disclosure obligations following the Lundin decision. Dey shares insights on how boardroom culture, judgment, and information flow are now central to meeting regulatory expectations and maintaining trust in Canada’s capital markets.

Be It Resolved: Boards Need a Culture Shift to Bad News Early to Meet Disclosure Obligations Post-Lundin.

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, speaks with Victor Li, Executive Vice President, Governance Advisory at Kingsdale Advisors. A senior advisor to boards and institutional investors, Victor brings more than two decades of experience in shareholder-sensitive governance, activist defence, and contested M&A.

Drawing on his work at Kingsdale and his earlier experience at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the conversation explores how boards navigate increasing investor scrutiny and rising expectations around governance, disclosure, and engagement.

Be It Resolved: Proxy Advisors Are Another Victim of AI

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj is joined by Mark Rigotti, Managing Director and CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Before joining the AICD, Mark served as the global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills, where he chaired the firm’s global executive and held a number of senior leadership roles.

Mark is also a non-executive director of Smart Group Corporation Limited and chairs the global network of director institutes where he and Rahul first met. Together, they explore today’s resolution and discuss key issues shaping contemporary governance and board leadership.

Be It Resolved: Canadian directors should know the Australian director's playbook.

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Bill Furlong, executive in residence at the Ivey Business School and co-author of The Character Compass. Bill has spent more than a decade researching leader character, with work published in MIT Sloan Management Review, Business Law International, and the Global Risk Institute. A former vice chair at TD Securities, he has also served on the Ontario Securities Commission and the Capital Markets Tribunal.

Together, they explore today’s resolution and discuss why leader character is emerging as a strategic asset in corporate governance and how directors can embed it to strengthen trust and performance.

Be It Resolved: Character Needs to Be on the Board Matrix.

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