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Governance Matters

Governance Intelligence
Proxy Advisors
Corporate Governance Awards
Century Aluminum
Mergers and Acquisitions
Artificial Intelligence
Governance
Cybersecurity
Annual General Meeting
DEI (diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Initiatives
US Regulatory Changes In Governance/disclosures
Proxy Statement
Data Privacy
Regulation and Enforcement (SEC)
Proxy Season
Board Papers
Communication
ESG Reporting
Trust In Sustainability Reporting
Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulation

The Governance Matters podcast provides listeners with insight into the cutting-edge issues of the day for corporate secretaries, general counsel and all governance professionals. Produced by Governance Intelligence, this monthly podcast will look at how the role of the corporate secretary and the board has evolved over time, as well as how the governance landscape continues to change.From ESG to ... more

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On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman speaks to Gaizka Ormazabal, associate dean for Research at IESE Business School in Barcelona, about his latest research which examines the mechanisms underpinn... more

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman speaks to Davina Stanley, founder of Clarity First Program, a professional development initiative designed to help executives, managers and their teams. It ena... more

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman runs down the latest stories from across the GRC space. Top of the list is the SEC’s director for the Division of Enforcement setting a ‘back to basics’ approa... more

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman rounds up the most compelling stories from the end of 2025 well into the new year. From President Trump’s proxy advisor executive order targeting ISS and Glass... more

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman takes a closer look at the standout moments and major themes emerging from the 2025 awards season. In a series of conversations with prominent governance leade... more

The team breaks down the changes poised to redefine boardrooms and investor influence next year  

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, editor Laurie Havelock is joined by senior reporter Natalie Bannerman to discuss all the lates... more

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast we’re joined by Paul Sharobeem, associate general counsel and assistant secretary at Century Aluminum Company.  

He tells Natalie Bannerman about what it meant to him and his team to win the aw... more

This month on the Governance Matters podcast, we're proud to unveil the latest addition to our team: Natalie Bannerman, who is taking on the mantle of senior reporter.

A former telecoms and infrastructure journalist, a role she held for nearly seve... more

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Gaizka Ormazabal
Professor, IESE Business School
IESE Business School
Episode: Trust and credibility remain central to ESG reporting, says governance researcher
Davina Stanley
Founder of the Clarity First Program
Clarity First Program
Episode: Governance teams need to ‘be a journalist, ask the questions’ to get the best from its boards
Lucy Faito
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Seaport Entertainment
Episode: Trump, proxies and proposals: What’s changing for the 2026 proxy season
Bruce Goldfarb
Author and governance analyst
Episode: Trump, proxies and proposals: What’s changing for the 2026 proxy season
Daniel Figuere
President and Chief Counsel
As You Sow
Episode: Trump, proxies and proposals: What’s changing for the 2026 proxy season
Brian Breheny
Partner at Skadden
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Episode: From the red carpet: Shareholder engagement and M&A trends
John Kim
Assistant Corporate Secretary and Lead Counsel
General Motors
Episode: From the red carpet: Shareholder engagement and M&A trends
Lori Zyskowski
Partner
Gibson Dunn
Episode: From the red carpet: Shareholder engagement and M&A trends
Kevin Bohl
Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Ventas
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Natalie Bannerman
Host of Governance Matters, Senior Reporter at Governance Intelligence

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Introducing Governance Intelligence's new summer signing, Natalie Bannerman
Q: what topics have grabbed your attention since you've been with Governance Intelligence?
Natalie discusses dive into AGM protests, virtual and hybrid meeting dynamics, and the broader regulatory changes impacting proxy statements and DEI disclosures, as well as her forthcoming pieces on talent shortages and AI in governance.
Introducing Governance Intelligence's new summer signing, Natalie Bannerman
Q: by way of an introduction to our listeners, could you tell everyone a little bit more about yourself?
Natalie describes her background in technology journalism, her move into governance reporting, and her aim to focus on the heart of GRC through editorial leadership and collaborative storytelling.
Best in class: tips on crafting your proxy statement from a previous award-winner
Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced when crafting the 2024 proxy, and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge was multi-year forward-leaning change and reaching internal consensus; they addressed it through collaboration, mediation, and building a shared vision to keep momentum and avoid stalemates over design elements like cover photos or infographics.
Best in class: tips on crafting your proxy statement from a previous award-winner
Q: How do you balance regulatory compliance with making the proxy engaging and understandable for shareholders?
He emphasizes balancing new rule changes with the need to provide context and narrative, ensuring readers grasp the takeaway while not over-editorializing, and designing a flow that supports shareholder understanding within regulatory constraints.
Best in class: tips on crafting your proxy statement from a previous award-winner
Q: Tell us about your role and how you were involved with crafting the award-winning proxy statement in 2024.
The guest explains that he is the internal owner of governance and proxy work, coordinating multiple stakeholders across the company, aligning messaging, and ensuring the disclosure narrative reflects the year's outcomes and strategic direction.

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This show centers on governance, risk, and compliance for corporate secretaries, general counsel, and governance professionals. Episodes frequently explore ESG credibility, disclosure practices, board communications, proxy season dynamics, and regulatory developments across the US and Europe, often featuring in-house counsel, governance consultants, and academic or industry experts who provide practical guidance on governance reporting, board material optimization, and investor engagement. A notable strength is its blend of practitioner-focused insights with expert analysis on regulatory design, AI governance, and award-winning governance practices, offering actionable takeaways for how governance teams can operate more transparently, effic... more

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3. Lucy Faito
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