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From geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruptions to leadership scandals and climate impacts, executives and boards have rarely navigated a more complex, risky as well as opportunity-laden environment.
This Peer Group is facilitated by global governance, risk, and ESGT expert, Andrea Bonime-Blanc, a global expert in governance, risk, and ESGT (Environmental, Social, Governance, and Technology). With extensive experience as a board member and strategic advisor, Andrea has assisted numerous boards in effectively addressing their most intricate challenges. In each meeting, she will utilize current real-life stories, taken directly from recent headlines, as case studies and teachable moments for engaging discussions.
Chatham House Rule: Â What is said in this group, stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect:Â -A topical theme each meeting with guided questions -We may invite some expert guests selectively -No slides/decks or AV and a loosely structured dialogue
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -ESG battles & skirmishes in the United States – How should my company/board deal with the political and reputational challenges? -Disney’s ongoing battle with Florida’s governor – What would you do if you served on Disney’s board? -The Silicon Valley Bank implosion: Applying the ESG and risk governance lenses -Elon Musk’s governance of Twitter and Tesla: Generative AI strategy and governance - good, bad, or ugly for your business? -The impact of China/US geopolitical tensions on US business in and with China – What is a company/board to do?
Date and time:Â 1 hour meeting on the third Monday of each month at 9am PT/ 12pm ET
Peer Group Host: Gaby Aneas
Peer Group Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Experts
Andrea Bonime-Blanc Strategist, Director, Author, Speaker
Andrea Bonime-Blanc is founder and CEO of GEC Risk Advisory, a strategic governance, risk, ESG, tech, ethics and cyber advisor to business, NGOs, and government. A former senior global corporate executive (Bertelsmann, Verint, PSEG), she serves on several boards and advisory boards (including Cyber Future Foundation, NACD New Jersey Chapter, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Athena Alliance & Wirex Systems). She is Independent Ethics Advisor to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, Independent ESG & Integrity Advisor to the Platform for Social Impact and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
She was named to the 2022 NACD Directorship 100 by the National Association of Corporate Directors, is an NACD Governance Leadership Fellow and holds the Carnegie Mellon Cyber Oversight Certificate. Andrea is a sought-after global keynote speaker, visiting professor at several international universities, and author of many articles and several books, most recently Gloom to Boom: How Leaders Transform Risk into Resilience and Value (Routledge 2020) and the annual edition of The ESGT Megatrends Manual (Diplomatic Courier 2021, 2022 & 2023). She received her Joint JD in Law and PhD in Political Science from Columbia University. She was born and raised in Germany and Spain, speaks several languages, lives in New York City and tweets as @GlobalEthicist.
Hosts
Gabriela Aneas Member Success Manager
Gabriela is deeply motivated by the concept of crafting meaningful experiences that surpass the delivery of high-quality products and services. With a Master's degree in Customer Experience and Innovation, coupled with a background in Industrial Engineering and Art Direction, she has amassed over 5 years of expertise in redesigning and creating products, services, and interactions with a focus on Human Centricity. Gabriela's approach is fueled by a passion for innovation and driven by a commitment to good design principles.
Mon, Sep 18 @ 9:00am PT (1 hr)
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