The Public Company Series Podcast

Corporate governance begins with the board of directors, but designing the “right” board is far more complex than following a standard formula. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Together, they explore why one-size-fits-all approaches to board design often fall short and what companies should consider instead. The conversation covers key decision points including board leadership structure, the chair versus CEO deba...

Shareholder engagement has come a long way from its early days as a loosely defined practice to a core component of modern corporate governance. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Matt Filosa, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, to trace the evolution of engagement from pre-Dodd-Frank conversations around say on pay to today’s polarized environment shaped by pro- and anti-ESG activism. The conversation explores how shifting political, regulatory, and social dynamics are forcing boa...

In the first episode of the Public Company Series podcast, host Doug Chia is joined by Chuka Umunna, Global Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Solutions at JP Morgan. Drawing on the opening chapter of the book Board Structure and Composition, they explore how global board governance practices are evolving under increasing shareholder pressure, regulatory scrutiny, and cross-border complexity. Their conversation examines the “Americanization” of board governance, highlighting key dif...

Curious how top boards stay agile, resilient, and future-ready? Host Doug Chia guides conversations with leading experts in corporate governance, based on the NYSE & J.P. Morgan book Board Structure and Composition. This season explores board effectiveness, CEO succession, shareholder engagement, and more, equipping directors, executives, and governance professionals with practical tools to drive lasting success. To learn more & get resources: OnBoard: www.onboardmeetings.com Podcas...