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Board Perspectives

Board Perspectives

By: Protiviti
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 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 organizations.

Find more of Protiviti’s thought leadership for board members at www.protiviti.com/board.Copyright Protiviti Economics Management Management & Leadership
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Episodes
  • Securing Your Seat: The Journey to Boardroom Success – with Frank Kurre and Mark Rogers

    Securing Your Seat: The Journey to Boardroom Success – with Frank Kurre and Mark Rogers
    May 8 2025
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.
    In this episode of Blind Spots in the Boardroom, host Frank Kurre and guest Mark Rogers discuss the strategic and often lengthy process of securing a board position. They highlight the importance of preparation, gaining relevant experience, and clearly presenting one’s value to a board. The conversation also touches on alternative pathways, such as private and advisory boards, and the usefulness of platforms like BoardProspects for networking and opportunities.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.
    Mark Rogers is the Founder and CEO of BoardProspects, Inc., a leading online platform for board recruitment. He also serves as a recognized expert in the field, having lectured across the U.S. on best practices for modern boardrooms. Mark has advised numerous public and private companies on enhancing their boards with top-tier directors and executives. Under his leadership, BoardProspects has become a prominent resource for board recruitment and governance. Mark’s insights have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and USA Today.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Mark and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/markcrogers5.
    For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.
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    9 mins
  • The State of ESG – with Rachel Lowe, Matt Toohey and Alyse Mauro Mason

    The State of ESG – with Rachel Lowe, Matt Toohey and Alyse Mauro Mason
    May 6 2025
    In our latest installment of Board Perspectives, we’re discussing the state of ESG around the world. Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason is joined by Rachel Lowe of Proskauer and Matt Toohey of Modern West Advisory.
    Matt, based in Canada, is the chief sustainability officer for Modern West Advisory. He has close to 20 years of experience supporting corporations with sustainability strategy and reporting. Matt helps companies across the globe to advance their adoption of sustainability.
    Rachel, based in the UK, is Special Regulatory Counsel at Proskauer. She advises on financial services regulation specializing in sustainable finance and ESG regulation. She has particular expertise in drafting and advising on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Taxonomy Regulation.
    Alyse is an Associate Director with Protiviti and helps lead the firm’s ESG and Sustainability practice.
    Learn more about Rachel and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/wattsrachel/.
    Learn more about Matt and contact him here: www.linkedin.com/in/matt-toohey-66295414/.
    Learn more about Alyse and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/alysemauro/.
    For further information on this and other sustainability topics, visit www.protiviti.com/esg. We also invite you to read our paper, Sustainability FAQ Guide: An Introduction: www.protiviti.com/us-en/research-guide/esg-sustainability-reporting.
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    36 mins
  • Unpacking the ESG Implications of Digital Assets and Blockchain – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Unpacking the ESG Implications of Digital Assets and Blockchain – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    Apr 22 2025
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization’s strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.
    In this episode, host Frank Kurre speaks with digital asset and risk expert Ann Rodriguez for a timely conversation on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implications of digital assets and blockchain technology. Their discussion explores critical ESG dimensions. Ann outlines how boards can embed ESG considerations into digital asset strategies. This episode equips board members and C-suite leaders with a strategic lens to assess the ESG impact of digital innovation and ensure responsible, sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, Russell 1000 and 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.
    Ann Rodriguez is passionate about guiding value creation through aligning business strategy with effective non-financial risk management, focusing on opportunities and risks from change, emerging risks, and known risks. She has extensive global financial services leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies and consulting, managing risks in various industries and navigating complex transformations and regulatory situations. Ann has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs, focusing on risk management governance and global regulatory considerations. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Metrika and has past board experience with several organizations including Deutsche Bank and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ann is a published author, frequent industry conference speaker, and former adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Ann and to contact her, visit www.linkedin.com/in/ann-rodriguez-a0511310/.
    For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.
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    7 mins

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