‘Governance Watch’ is the podcast from the news and intelligence resource, Board Agenda, which immerses its listeners in the intricate world of corporate governance and the burning issues confronting boards and leadership teams today.
The magazine style show is hosted by Board Agenda's editorial team and includes interviews with guests including board members and C-suite executives from across industry, governance leaders and the investor community.
Each episode provides a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights to navigate the complexities of leading and governing companies in the modern business landscape.
Governance Watch is for informed opinion, discussion, and enlightenment as to how organisations are being governed. We invite you to join us as we explore the leadership of business.
Anne Kiem and Dean Beale: The Lost Opportunity of Audit Reform
This episode of Governance Watch explores the UK government's decision in January to halt the audit reform process that began after Carillion's collapse in 2018. Host Gavin Hinks discusses with Anne Kiem, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, and Dean Beale from the Center for Public Interest Audit Research, whether this represents a lost opportunity. The conversation covers what reforms were cancelled, including new regulator powers to investigate and sanction company di...
19 Feb 2026
Rewiring the Board: Rethinking the Role of Non Executive Directors
Governance Watch explores whether the traditional model of the NED is still fit for purpose in a faster, more complex world. Host Gavin Hinks is joined by Baroness Natalie Evans, chair of the Institute of Directors commission behind a major new report, and Professor Irene-Marie Esser of the University of Glasgow, to unpack why boards now need 'rewiring' beyond the post-Higgs era. They argue that independence should mean more than avoiding conflicts of interest, it must also include independen...
6 Feb 2026
Doyin Atewologun: The State of DEI in UK Boards; Progress, Pushback and Possibility
Doyin Atewologun, CEO of Delta Alpha Psi, examines the progress, pushback, and future possibilities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within UK boards in this interview episode.
22 Dec 2025
Helen Hopper: The Art and Science Behind Effective Boardroom Relationships
Gavin Hinks interviews Helen Hopper, co-author, about the emotional dynamics that shape boardroom performance, revealing how fear and ego undermine strategic focus in decision-making.
17 Dec 2025
Helle Bank Jorgensen: boards & sustainability; turning intent into impact
Helle Bank Jorgensen discusses with Gavin Hinks how corporate governance evolves to meet complex challenges, emphasizing courageous stewardship and foresight for boards facing sustainability pressures in this interview.
10 Dec 2025
Never Going Back to Normal: Geopolitics and the Boardroom: with Tina Fordham
Tina Fordham, founder of Fordham Global Insight, discusses with Gavin Hinks how escalating global conflicts and political shifts demand that boards adopt a new, politically informed mindset to navigate unprecedented challenges in this interview.
28 Oct 2025
Business Survival in the Age of Cyber Threats
Dr. Ruth Wandhofer discusses the increasing importance of cybersecurity for businesses, emphasizing the need for proactive strategies to combat sophisticated cyber threats powered by AI in this interview.
16 Sept 2025
Regulatory Briefing with Ashurst Law: - Four key compliance shifts you need to know
Host Gavin Hinks interviews legal experts Neil Donovan, Becky Clissmann, and Will Chalk from Ashurst about four significant compliance shifts impacting UK corporate governance, including the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Law.
12 Mar 2025
UK Corporate Governance Briefing: Legal & Regulatory Developments
In this episode of Governance Watch, Board Agenda editor Gavin Hinks is joined by White & Case partners Lachlan Low and Di Yu to explore the most pressing corporate governance developments for 2025. The discussion covers major regulatory changes in Europe, including the revised Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), and their implications for companies across the UK, EU, and beyond. The episode also examines the Inv...
27 Feb 2025
Navigating a shifting governance landscape with Jen Sisson, ICGN Chief Executive
In this episode of Governance Watch, the Board Agenda podcast, we explore the pressing issues shaping corporate governance with one of the UK’s most influential voices in the field. Our special guest, Jen Sisson, Chief Executive of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), offers critical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing investors, boards, and policymakers today. As global governance frameworks face mounting pressures, we discuss the evolving regulatory lands...
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Doyin Atewologun
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