Episodios

  • 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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  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • Digital Assets and their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Digital Assets and their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    Apr 15 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 welcomes Ann Rodriguez, a seasoned executive who brings extensive leadership experience from Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of digital assets and their implications for board governance. Their discussion delves into key elements of effective governance frameworks, emerging risk management practices, and strategic opportunities tied to blockchain and tokenization. This episode aims to equip board members and C-suite leaders with practical guidance to navigate the complexities of digital assets and effectively prepare for the future.
    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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    6 m
  • Digital Frontier: Addressing Blind Spots in Corporate Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Digital Frontier: Addressing Blind Spots in Corporate Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    Mar 24 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, Protiviti Managing Director Frank Kurre is joined by Ann Rodriguez to explore the impact of digital assets on corporate governance and strategic planning. Ann highlights critical areas where technology significantly influences corporate practices. They emphasize the importance of board members staying informed about digital assets, extending beyond just the financial sector.
    Ann 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.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Frank 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, Frank 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.
    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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    9 m
  • Managing Climate Risk, both Acute and Chronic – with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason

    Managing Climate Risk, both Acute and Chronic – with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason
    Mar 19 2025
    Our topic in the latest episode of Board Perspectives is managing climate risk, featuring a discussion with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason on the evolving landscape of climate risk and sustainability.
    These experts highlight the distinction between acute and chronic climate risks and their impact on businesses, and also emphasize the necessity for companies to adapt and plan for these risks. In addition, they stress the importance of integrating climate risk into business strategies and the role of external evaluation. The conversation also touches on the role of technology and data in managing these risks and the need for boards to hold management accountable for climate risk integration. Finally, the focus turns to the interconnectedness of environmental, social and governance factors in strategic planning.
    Matthew Sekol is a sustainability global black belt on Microsoft's cross-industry team. He leads Microsoft's Sustainability Partners to help companies understand their challenges through data. In 2024, Matthew released a book called ESG Mindset, a guide for companies to think critically about ESG and take a holistic approach to the business. Matthew also serves on the LP Advisory Committee of Morgan Stanley's Next Level fund, which invests in diverse-led and founded startups.
    Kimberly Roscoe is a Senior Manager at Protiviti who specializes in risk management, regulatory remediation and climate risk. Kimberly spent over a decade as a bank examiner at the Federal Reserve, obtaining her sustainability and climate risk certificate during that time. She now leverages those experiences to help financial services institutions and public companies improve their overall risk management and understand the upcoming existing and ever-evolving regulations related to climate risk.
    Alyse is an Associate Director with Protiviti and helps lead the firm’s ESG and Sustainability practice.
    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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    31 m
  • Unlocking AI Potential: Navigating Boardroom Blind Spots with Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune

    Unlocking AI Potential: Navigating Boardroom Blind Spots with Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune
    Mar 13 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, Protiviti Managing Directors Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune delve into the various use cases of AI and its future possibilities. They discuss strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of curiosity that encourages teams to embrace AI effectively. Tune in to discover high-level machine learning opportunities and large language models that can enhance your daily business operations and automation.
    Constantine Boyadjiev is the Managing Director at Protiviti, leading the Global Regulatory and Compliance Analytics data science practice. He has extensive experience across industries and has held executive roles in Financial Services and Advisory ventures, building robust risk, fraud management, and analytic enterprise capabilities. Constantine is responsible for designing and delivering Protiviti’s Risk, Fraud, and Compliance Analytics offerings globally. He holds an MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BS in Applied Math and Statistics, Economics from the University of Stony Brook, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a 3-time IP patent holder in AI & ML.
    Todd Pleune is a Managing Director at Protiviti, where he leads projects in the Risk and Compliance Analytics solution, specializing in risk modeling and model validation for Credit Risk, Conduct/Compliance, and Market Risk, including classical and machine learning models. He has developed model governance and risk quantification processes for some of the world's largest financial institutions and serves as a subject matter expert for internal audits of model risk management functions. Todd developed Artificial Neural Network models for his Ph.D. work in corrosion modeling at MIT, where he also minored in Finance and Nuclear Physics, and has extensive experience in validating machine learning credit risk models. Additionally, he is a Financial Risk Manager certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
    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 Constantine and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineboyadjiev/.
    For more information about Todd and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-pleune-9961305/.
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    8 m
  • Navigating Dual Roles: Insights from Qiaoni 'Linda' Jing and Frank Kurre on the CEO and Board Member Dynamic

    Navigating Dual Roles: Insights from Qiaoni 'Linda' Jing and Frank Kurre on the CEO and Board Member Dynamic
    Mar 6 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, Qiaoni "Linda" Jing and Frank Kurre explore the complexities of being both a CEO and board member. Linda shares strategies for effective role execution and efficient decision-making in the boardroom, offering insights on managing these dual responsibilities.
    Linda serves as the President, CEO, and Board Director of Genective, a joint venture between Limagrain and KWS, focusing on sustainable biotech solutions for seeds. She played a pivotal role in transforming Genective into an operationally independent company. Previously, Linda held various executive roles at Monsanto, covering commercial, supply chain, R&D, and corporate affairs. She is Directorship Certified™ by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and recognized as one of the inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards in North America. Additionally, she is a member of the NYSE’s Board Advisory Council, a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the U.S. Midwest, and part of the Young Presidents Organization and Extraordinary Women on Boards. Linda contributes to her community as a Board Director for Forest Park Forever and the U.S. Heartland China Association. Holding an MBA, an MA in Economics, and a BS in Industrial Engineering, Linda is a naturalized U.S. citizen fluent in Mandarin and English, with working proficiency in Spanish.
    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.  
    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 Frank and to contact him, visit www.protiviti.com/us-en/frank-kurre.
    For more information about Linda and to contact her, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiaonilindajing/.
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