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Unleashing the power of effective boards

08.07.2024 | Duration: 27:33

How boards can drive strategic decision-making, foster innovation, and ensure long-term sustainability for privately held companies

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A well-composed board is essential for driving strategic decision-making, fostering innovation, and ensuring long-term sustainability for privately held companies. How can companies assess board effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement measures to enhance overall performance?

In this episode of the Privately Speaking Podcast Series, KPMG Private Enterprise partner, Erika Whitmore, sits down with Stephen Brown, Senior Advisor, KPMG Board Leadership Center, to discuss:

  • How can private companies adopt an activist mindset?
  • What does board effectiveness mean for a privately held company?
  • What factors should companies consider when it comes to board composition?

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Erika R. Whitmore
Office Managing Partner, Audit, KPMG US

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