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Stay governance-ready with Director Download from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). This weekly podcast on contemporary governance practice brings you insights into what matters now and what's coming next, with views from AICD policy experts and Australia's leading governance specialists. From the rise of AI to director liability and geopolitical risk, each episode turns comple... more

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Australia's economic outlook remains uncertain. A range of domestic and global pressures are shaping the conditions in which organisations operate, and for boards, understanding which economic signals matter most is critical to making informed decisi... more

AGMs are one of the clearest tests of shareholder sentiment. As investors are becoming increasingly willing to vote against boards when expectations are not met, Philip Foo of proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewis says directors should expect closer scrutiny... more

As cyber threats become faster and more sophisticated, boards are being urged to shift their focus from preventing every attack to building organisations that can withstand, respond to and recover from incidents.

So how can directors tell whether ... more

As trust in institutions declines and economic pressures remain high, understanding community sentiment has become a critical capability for boards.

In this episode of Director Download, Sue Vercoe, Managing Partner at SEC Newgate and Managing Dire... more

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Recent Guests

Philip Foo
Co-head of global research and senior vice president of research transformation at CGI Glass Lewis
CGI Glass Lewis
Episode: AGM Season 2026: What Investors Are Watching
Michelle McGuinness
Lieutenant General, Australia's national cyber security coordinator
National Office of Cyber Security, Department of Home Affairs
Episode: Cyber Attacks: The Questions Boards Should Be Asking Now
Sue Vercoe
Managing partner at SEC Newgate and managing director of its research practice
SEC Newgate
Episode: Does Your Board Pass the Pub Test? Reading the Public Mood
David Olson
International Director at law firm Mallesons
Mallesons Stephen Jaques (Mallesons)
Episode: Asia's Next Chapter: What Boards Need to Know
Anna Cody
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australia
Australian Human Rights Commission
Episode: Three Years On: How Are Boards Tracking on Positive Duty?
Lyndall Spooner
Founder and head of 5D, consultancy focused on uncovering deeper meaning behind customer data
5D
Episode: The NPS Trap: Why Boards Need Better Customer Metrics
Rene Johnson
Managing Director of Pacific Search Partners
Pacific Search Partners
Episode: Are the Right People Around Your Board Table?
Gabrielle Upton
The Honorable Gabrielle Upton, strategic advisor and former NSW Attorney General
Malison & Co, PECSA Group, Australian Olympic Committee, etc.
Episode: The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Tim Nelson
Associate Professor of energy governance
Independent energy governance expert
Episode: Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy

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Kulja Coulston
Host of Director Download
Bennett Mason
Co-host of Director Download

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Excellent

    Informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliza Morrissey
    Australia2 months ago
  • Essential listening for directors

    I came across this last week and I’m already a huge fan. Governance is a complex issue but the presenters distil the issues down to make them understandable and entertaining.

    Highly recommended if you’re a director or thinking of becoming o.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy HFR
    Australia4 months ago

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High-quality guests and practical governance frameworks.
Content that distills complex governance topics into actionable steps.

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The NPS Trap: Why Boards Need Better Customer Metrics
Q: How should boards interpret data dashboards that prominently feature NPS?
Boards should ask about data sources, sampling, and representativeness; seek a balance of market- and performance-focused metrics (e.g., brand win rate, satisfaction, engagement), and ensure metrics are robust, high-quality, and tied to actionable governance decisions.
The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Q: What does board composition look like for public sector boards, and how do you balance prescribed requirements with finding the right mix of skills and diversity?
Composition can be legally prescribed for certain boards, which makes finding suitable candidates challenging, but there is also a push for broader diversity and visibility of opportunities to attract capable people.
The Challenges and Rewards of Serving on Government Boards
Q: So, as we said, you've had this diverse background. You've been a government minister, you've been a lawyer, you're a director now. What do you see as the key differences or maybe the key similarities between governance in the public sector and governance in the private sector?
There are similarities in oversight and financial stewardship, but the public sector operates within a framework set by government strategy and ministerial direction, with governance tuned to long-term community benefit rather than shareholder value.
Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: How should boards approach weather-related risk and the tenor gap in energy contracts?
Boards should consider the changing risk profile due to weather, push for contracts that reflect these risks, and address tenor gaps with mechanisms that balance supplier needs with long-term, affordable energy for customers and new infrastructure investments.
Why Boards Need To Rethink Energy
Q: What was changing and why has energy moved from a management issue to a board-level governance issue?
Decarbonization, the rise of behind-the-meter generation, and more complex risk profiles mean boards must actively engage in energy strategy, including how energy is procured, stored, and potentially sold, rather than leaving it to procurement.

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