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Boardroom&Beyond PodcastHow does ESG integration impact business Branding strategy? In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Rosa Zeegers, Partner of Newport LLC, a Marketing & Branding Strategist and Transformational Global Business Executive. Rosa had successfully led global Fortune 500 brands and businesses in various industries, ranging from Consumer Goods (Unilever), to Airlines (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines), Toys & Entertainment (Mattel), Retail (Justice) and Publishing, Events & Entertainment (National Geographic), to new growth levels. Their conversation of this episode is about Branding Strategy and how some world-class companies transform ESG integration into business branding opportunities… Conversation Topics with timestamps: ...
2022-03-1450 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastHow do digital technologies empower corporate boards and board directors? In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Dr. Fabio Oliveira. Dr. Oliveira has more than 14 years as an academic. He teaches management, digital technologies, marketing, digital transformation, and business strategy for MBA and Master students in Business School Sao Paulo, Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, University of Hertfordshire, University of Ulster, London Metropolitan University, University of Solent and Henley Business School. Dr. Oliveira is a certified instructor of Artificial Intelligence of the Huawei ICT Academy at Henley Business School. He is the author of academic papers and a contributor to book chapters. Their c...
2021-12-0954 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastThe Newly Launched Corporate Governance Code in Lesotho In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Advocate (Adv.) Selebalo Ntepe, the Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors Lesotho. Advocate (Adv.) Selebalo Ntepe was part of a team of Corporate Governance practitioners which developed Lesotho’s first governance code, the Mohlomi Corporate Governance Code. He was entrusted to present the highlights of code during its international launch in August 2021. Their conversation of this episode covers topics regarding Lesotho’s economy, culture, corporate governance landscape, the role of Lesotho’s culture in its first set of corpora...
2021-10-3147 min
Boardroom&Beyond PodcastHow Can Individuals’ Risk Personalities Affect Global Risk Management and ESG Adoption? | Michele Wucker’s New Book: YOU ARE WHAT YOU RISKIn this episode, Lyndsey talks with Michele Wucker, famous author and policy analyst. Michele’s newly published book, You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World is a must-read book to understand the connections between individuals’ risk profile and global risk management. Introduction and Overview • Focuses on risk (3:09) • Brings many facets together so non-specialists can access information and knowledge (3:45) Inspiration and Motivation for New Book • How the feedback of The Gray Rhino book tour inspired the idea of this new boo...
2021-07-1249 min
Boardroom&Beyond PodcastChinese Multinationals’ Roles in the Worldwide ESG Revolution | A Conversation with Professor Lourdes CasanovaIn this episode, Lyndsey talks with Professor Lourdes Casanova, the senior lecturer of management and director of Emerging Markets Institute at Cornell University. She has been devoting her research in emerging markets multinational companies for many years with numerous publications and books regarding multinational companies. Introduction and Overview - Lourdes focuses her research on emerging multinationals (2:10) Emerging Multinationals vs Multinational Companies from Advanced Countries - Emerging Multinationals • Younger companies (5:16) • Companies born in an unstable and volatile environment (5:28) • Go global to avoid intrinsi...
2021-06-1340 min
Boardroom&Beyond PodcastGovernance’s 21-Years Journey | A Conversation with Lesley StephensonIn this episode, Lyndsey talks with Lesley Stephenson, Publisher and Owner of Governance Magazine. They discuss the 21 year journey of this global publication. Introduction and Overview: - Worked on publishing the first corporate governance code – Cadbury Report on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance (2:15) - Published Greenbury Report on director remuneration and the Hampel Report which reviewed the original Cadbury Code (2:31) - Publisher of Financial Times Board Director Programme – provides training, development and networking for board directors in their role as director (3:22) Governance Magazine: - Go...
2021-05-2730 min
Boardroom&Beyond Podcast《巨浪 – 中国公司治理和ESG改革》新书推荐 ｜Lyndsey Zhang 向您推荐她的新书《巨浪》和《公司治理那些事儿》专题讨论平台#19 《巨浪 – 中国公司治理和ESG改革》新书推荐 ｜Lyndsey Zhang 向您推荐她的新书《巨浪》和《公司治理那些事儿》专题讨论平台 从5月3日起，电子版《巨浪》享受新书购买40% 优惠！点击购买《巨浪》: https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Overview-Corporate-Governance-Revolution/dp/1736867407 •《公司治理那些事儿》专题平台讨论介绍（0：36） • 两个专题节目：（1）全球公司治理专题探讨； （2）ESG改革进行中 • 平台创办的原因 • 平台创建以来的成果 •《巨浪》书名的由来（5：00） • 我相信中国的持续增长是一个不可阻挡的巨浪 • 中国模式持续向世界推进是一个不可阻挡的巨浪 • 中国对全球经济影响力的增长是不可阻挡的巨浪 •《巨浪》封面设计的含义（9：21） • 为什么选择龙？大家都知道封面上的龙是代表中国，但更重要的是，龙在中国文化中代表着权利。 • 为什么选择竹林？绿色是环境保护的最好象征，而竹子在我们中国文化里，代表势不可挡的向上的生长能力，竹林在这里暗喻了中国经济今天发展的势头。 • 墨绿色朦胧的背景的含义：中国经济的快速发展，在很多西方国家看来是神秘的，不可捉摸的，看不透的。 • 为什么需要向西方国家推广中国的公司治理模式？（12:45） • 来自先进市场国家和新兴市场国家的中国公司与组织之间的合作不断发展 • 中国公司的崛起，成为全球行业领袖 • 中国公司治理的创新和挑战 • 西方国家如何看待中国公司治理的创新和风险 • 西方国家投资者对中国公司治理 • 《巨浪》如何帮助我们了解中国的公司治理？（18:00） • Lyndsey 在中美生活经历和中美跨国公司工作背景 • 中国的经济改革战略 “摸着石头过河”对西方投资者和高管学习中国公司治理的挑战 • 案列分析法讲解中国经济改革，中国文化对公司治理的影响 • 中国国有企业改革和股份改革的过程 • 接下来会怎样（24:00） • ESG改革对中国的影响 • 读者可以从《巨浪》学到什么 •《巨浪》可以帮中国公司做什么？ 从5月3日起，电子版《巨浪》享受新书购买40% 优惠！点击购买《巨浪》: https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Overview-Corporate-Governance-Revolution/dp/1736867407
2021-05-0229 min
Boardroom&Beyond PodcastThe Surge by Lyndsey Zhang | An Overview of China's Rapidly Evolving Corporate Governance and Coming ESG Revolution - English VersionIn this episode, Lyndsey Zhang, shares with us her newly released book, The Surge – An Overview of China’s Rapidly Evolving Corporate Governance and Coming ESG Revolution! Starting May 3rd, 2021, you can receive a 40% discount on the purchase of the Kindle version of the book on Amazon for a limited time. Episode Highlights (with timestamps) • Inspiration behind the writing of “The Surge” (2:14) - Education background and experience working in both US and Chinese companies •Titling the book "The Surge" (5:10) •Who will be intere...
2021-05-0232 min
Boardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat Could Make Impact Investment More Effective? | A Conversation with Dr. Kwan Kew Lai from Harvard Medical SchoolIn this episode, Lyndsey talks with Dr. Kwan Kew Lai, a Harvard Medical faculty physician, with a specialty in infectious diseases. She is a disaster relief medical volunteer who has volunteered her medical services all over the world. The conversation of this episode focuses on the insights Dr. Lai will give us detailing the impact investment projects in Africa from a doctor’s experience. Introduction and Overview: - Dr. Lai’s “why” behind the volunteer work she does and why she chose Africa to concentrate her volunteer efforts (6:12) - What D...
2021-04-1856 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastBoard Leadership - The Emerging Challenges for Corporate Boards and Board Chairs | A conversation with Professor Andrew Kakabadse In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance and Strategic Leadership at Henley Business School in the UK, Emeritus Professor of International Management Development at Cranfield University’s School of Management. Their conversation of this episode covers various hot topics regarding the Emerging Challenges for Corporate Boards and Board Chairs. Conversation Highlights (with timestamps) Different interest groups represented by board members o Board is not a team, and should not work like a team (5:40) o...
2021-04-061h 01Boardroom&Beyond PodcastNew Governance Model of Family-Owned Business in Netherland | A Conversation with Fedor Heijl In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Fedor Heijl, Chair of Vistage in Netherland. Board Chair of TechnoParts B.V.. and a family business trusted advisor. This is the second part of Lyndsey and Fedor’s conversation. Topics of this episode are focused on the new governance model of family-owned business. Conversation with Fedor Heijl Highlights Vistage and Fedor’s role as Vistage Chairo Passion of coaching and mentoring next generation (2:00) o Value creation environment (6:00)
2021-03-2816 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastCompany Culture Drives Success of Family-Owned Business in Netherland | A Conversation with Fedor Heijl In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Fedor Heijl, Chair of Vistage in Netherland. Board Chair of TechnoParts B.V.. and a family business trusted advisor. Their conversation of this episode is regarding the company culture of family-owned business. Conversation with Fedor Heijl Highlights The beauty of Netherland and Netherland cultureo Netherland with diverse culture (4:00) o World-class R&D center (5:30) Key reasons of Netherland family-owned company’s successo Family co...
2021-03-2823 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastESG Reporting and Compliance Overview | A Conversation with Marie-Josée (MJ) Privyk In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Marie-Josée Privyk, Head of ESG Innovation and Customer Success at Novisto Inc.. Marie-Josee is an extensive ESG Advisor to companies and investors with nearly 30 years of experience in capital markets. Their conversation of this episode focuses on various topics on today’s ESG reporting and compliance standards, challenges for companies, and directions for future regulatory development and ESG reporting trends. Conversation Highlights Overall landscape of sustainable reporting today ...
2021-03-1450 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastStewardship and ESG Reporting Development in Major Asian Financial Hubs | A Conversation with Agnes K Y Tai In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Agnes Tai, Senior Partner of Yaozhi Asset Management International and an ESG thought leader. And Agnes has been a sustainable investor for many years. The conversation of this episode focuses on stewardship and ESG reporting challenges and development in major Asian finance hubs. Conversation Highlights Stewardship in Asia Actively Proxy voting is just started in Asian companies, especially for E and S factors (4:00) Stewardship in Asia is just become active and rewarding (5:40)
2021-02-2835 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastDriving ESG Movements in Major Asian Financial Hubs | A Conversation with Agnes K Y Tai In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Agnes Tai, Senior Partner of Yaozhi Asset Management International and an ESG thought leader. And Agnes has been a sustainable investor for many years. Conversation of this episode is focusing on how government, local organizations and investors drive ESG movement in major Asian finance hubs. Conversation Highlights How Agnes started Sustainable Investment and latest career with Yaozhi Asset Management (1:30) Different terms – responsible investing, sustainable investing, impact investing, ESG (3:30) ...
2021-02-1434 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastDoes Impact Investment Work? In this episode, Lyndsey moderates a debate between Patrick Dunne and Clint Bartlett. Patrick and Clint share their opinions regarding the effectiveness of Impact Investment in Africa and other related topics from their different roles in the impact investment ecosystem. Conversation Highlights (with timestamps) What is impact investment? (2:10) What kind of structure is most effective for impact investing? (10:00) Challenges finding good impact investing project in Africa (22:20) When an impact project (education) does not work, where does the education project go, h...
2021-01-311h 11Boardroom&Beyond PodcastMaterial Engagement – The Missing Link | A conversation with Nawar Alsaadi In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Nawar Alsaadi, Acting-Chief Strategy & ESG Officer at Mark Labs. Nawar is a sustainable investment professional and experienced activist investor. He has been involved with a number of high-profile activist battles with TSX and NYSE listed companies on issues pertaining to corporate governance and corporate strategy. The topic of this episode is about Nawar’s Material Engagement Strategy. Conversation Highlights The motivation of Material Engagement strategy (2:20) The Missing Link (6:50) How to make engagement work? (12:00) How en...
2021-01-1745 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat is institutional investor’s view about Ant Group IPO incident and China regulation reform? In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Vivian Lin, partner and portfolio manager of William Blair’s China A-Shares Growth strategy and a global research analyst covering Chinese equities. They continue the conversation by Vivian sharing her commendation regarding China investment opportunities by industry sectors and geographic locations. Vivian then shared her opinion regarding Ant Group IPO incident and China regulation reform. They close the conversation with discussion regarding Vivian’s view of China’s next 5-years plan and her invest...
2021-01-0329 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat is institutional investor’s view about China Corporate Governance risks and State-Owned Entities (SOEs)? In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Vivian Lin, partner and portfolio manager of William Blair’s China A-Shares Growth strategy and a global research analyst covering Chinese equities. Their conversation starts with understanding the importance of China corporate governance for investor side. And the status of China corporate governance and ESG trend. They then dive into China corporate governance key risks. Vivian shares how she handles these risks when she invests in China companies from selecting process and due diligence process. ...
2021-01-0336 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat investors need to know about stewardship in South Africa? This is part 2 of the South Africa Corporate Governance Episodes. In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Clint Bartlett, professional impact investment consultant and strategy advisor from South Africa. Clint has worked across Sub-Saharan Africa, the US, the UK and Europe on projects related to impact strategy and sustainable finance. Clint reviews the impact of BEE to South Africa corporate governance development, the main function of corporate governance in South Africa, how the stewardship has worked for impact investment in the past decades, and impact of...
2020-12-1326 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat we can learn about economic equality from South Africa? This is part 1 of the South Africa Corporate Governance Episodes. In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Clint Bartlett, professional impact investment consultant and strategy advisor from South Africa. Clint has worked across Sub-Saharan Africa, the US, the UK and Europe on projects related to impact strategy and sustainable finance. The conversation starts South African Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy introduced in 2005. Clint explained the historical background of BEE policy, its key points, changes in South Africa with BEE implementation, and social issues created by these...
2020-11-2934 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWhat international skills make future business leaders at board level? In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Christine Raynaud, a board member of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She is passionate about transforming people's lives with better jobs, training and education, and has been mentoring and advising various HRTech and Education ventures in Asia. The conversation starts with recent trend of board skills requirements. Christine explains the difference between hard skills and soft skills, and the ultimate board roles of governance and compliance drive recent years trend of board skills requirement and development. Christine reviews the board skills requirement...
2020-11-151h 01Boardroom&Beyond PodcastNew World, New Board In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Diana Wu David, the author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration and is an adjunct professor of leadership at Columbia Business School's EMBA Global Asia. Diana Wu David is the founder of Future Proof Labs in Hong Kong. She was the former Financial Times executive, and founder of the Financial Times Non-Executive Directors Diploma in Asia. Diana now works with CEOs and board directors to enhance their leadership agility, influence, collaboration and resilience. Her clients have included the Mandarin Oriental Hotel...
2020-10-1950 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastIndian Corporate Governance Development and The Impact from Local Tax Regulation Reform In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Mr. Mukesh Butani and Ms. Madhura Bhat from BMR Legal in India. BMR Legal is a leading boutique/attorney firm specializing in corporate international tax and transfer pricing and also advising on Indian Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies. Mr. Butani is the Founder and Managing Director of BMR Legal with significant experience in advising Fortune 500 multinationals and large Indian business houses on a wide range of matters relating to FDI policy, business re-organizations, corporate international taxation, cross-border tax structuring, tax controversy and regulatory policy across a...
2020-09-2151 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastEvolution of Governance In The UK Public, Private Equity and Startup Markets with Patrick DunneIn this episode, Lyndsey discusses with experienced Chair Patrick Dunne. Patrick is the Chair of Ernest Young EY Foundation, Chair of ESSA (Education Sub Saharan Africa), Chair of Boardelta, author of award winning “Boards” book. Patrick worked at one of the largest multinational private equity firms, 3i Group plc, for 26 years, and has been serving as board chair for various UK and international organizations. Patrick also served as a member of Higg’s review and played a role in shaping governance policy for UK listed companies. In his book “Boards” and three other books, Patrick has helped to establi...
2020-08-2447 minBoardroom&Beyond PodcastWelcome to “Corporate Governance Around The World” podcast!This is the introductory episode of “Corporate Governance Around The World”, Boardroom&Beyond’s first series. In this short episode, host Lyndsey Zhang introduces herself, explains her guest speakers backgrounds and main topics of this podcast series, and tells her audiences what they can learn from her shows. Lyndsey reviews challenges she experienced in her professional career caused by different countries’ culture, regulation system, economic environment, points out global difficulties and challenges business leaders have to deal with today, and shares her passion of discovering the root causes of these challenges and helpin...
2020-08-1807 min