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Board leadership at the center of the transformative journey

In this episode of the Agents of Change podcast series, EY’s Roger Park and Mark Watson discuss the changing role that board members need to play in today’s world of unrelenting disruption and innovation. 

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Presenters

Mark Watson
EY Americas Financial Services Managing Director and Board Matters Deputy Leader

Podcast

Episode 08

Duration 28m 07s

As financial services firms focus more on their transformational journeys, boards need to better understand how to integrate digital and emerging technologies into key areas such as: 

  • Business strategy
  • Risk management and cybersecurity
  • Corporate culture 

Learning outcomes 

  • Learn ways boards can help steer companies through a shifting risk dynamic, overseeing a risk management approach that embraces disruption and enhances resiliency and trust.
  • Understand how conversations between senior management and the board should can shift toward a focus on strategy and innovation, while remaining attentive to financial reporting and regulatory matters.
  • Get ideas on how to stay engaged, informed and relevant to effectively oversee risks, strategy and culture in this Transformative Age.

In this series

Series overview
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How diversity and inclusion can be accelerators of innovation

In this episode of the Agents of Change podcast series, EY’s Roger Park and Trusha Mehta discuss how a diverse workforce directly impacts a company's ability to innovate.
Podcast

Episode 7

Duration
26m 07s

Presenters

How marketing can evolve in the era of digital transformation

In this episode of the Agents of Change podcast series, EY’s Roger Park and Amy Summy discuss how, fueled by disruptive technologies, the role of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is transforming like never before.
Podcast

Episode 6

Duration
31m 38s

Presenters