FT Board Director Programme

New world, new rules: Cybersecurity in an era of uncertainty Check out the latest findings from PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Insights Survey, reflecting the views of over 3,800 executives. on.ft.com/433yV5j

Blazing a Trail: Women in Leadership | Kalavathi G V A candid conversation in which Kala reflects on the early influences that shaped her, the challenges of building a global career, and the power of purpose, support, and resilience in leadership. on.ft.com/4o7MWHf

Global Chief Operating Officer Turnover Index RRA share the latest COO turnover data for listed companies globally, including COO departures and appointments, as well as trend analysis by gender and tenure across internal and external hires. on.ft.com/3J00wxy

Getting Onboarded! Six Trends Shaping New Director Appointments in Singapore What are the attributes Singapore boards are looking for in new directors? Spencer Stuart's analysis identifies six recruitment trends. on.ft.com/46S85y9

How CEOs are responding to geopolitical uncertainty Business leaders need to plan and act while trade and geopolitical uncertainty impacts business, while shaping business strategy and supply chain resilience. on.ft.com/3KGmXrZ

NGOs and Charities Reputational Risk Report 2024/2025 NGOs and charities' confidence in risk management has dropped since 2023, but finance and corporate functions are more involved, shifting focus to a risk-centric approach. on.ft.com/46R4p17

Long-Term Outlook for U.S. Nonprofits by Sector: The Crossroads of Transformation Explore key trends shaping US nonprofits. Discover sector-specific insights and future outlooks for sustainable growth and transformation. on.ft.com/4gXpvhw

Nothing Crashes the Party Like a Tech Failure While companies are focused on AI, more prosaic failures continue to cost them trillions. on.ft.com/46VMp49

Succession Challenges: When the Next Generation Declines the Opportunity Family businesses are integral to the global economy, yet increasingly, successors are opting out of leadership roles. on.ft.com/430SD1A

How board-level AI governance is changing As director concerns about cybersecurity threats and AI remain high, effective leaders employ “responsible AI” to manage risks. on.ft.com/42VHZsV

Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 Highlights of key corporate governance and regulatory compliance provisions in the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 on.ft.com/46YgyQG

Board Monitor 2025: The quiet power of continuous board refreshment The next instalment in Heidrick & Struggles' Board Monitor series examines how and why high-performing companies treat board refreshment as a strategic discipline. on.ft.com/3IG9tfo

Turning ageing into an asset in the Nordics Spencer Stuart hear from senior HR leaders from the Nordics to learn more about how businesses can benefit from multi-generational workforces. on.ft.com/3KxzaiP

Session 7: How Non-Profit CEOs Are Navigating the AI Revolution Explore how nonprofit CEOs are navigating the AI revolution to enhance mission impact, optimize operations, and drive meaningful social change. on.ft.com/3KvNoAI

Parallel Supply Chains: How Boards Lead Through Tariff Uncertainty Boards today are navigating a world with rising protectionism, trade wars, and escalating tariff regimes that are reshaping the global economy. on.ft.com/4gXfkcS

UK executive pay trends: Insights and analysis from the 2025 AGM season Explore the emerging executive pay trends from the 2025 AGM season, with special guest, Stephen Quick, Head of Global Reward at Intercontinental Hotels Group. on.ft.com/3Ip8BvB

Shadow AI: The Next Generation of Shadow IT Shadow AI involves unapproved or unsanctioned AI models, tools, & agents used to enhance productivity. However, it also introduces significant risks & governance concerns that need to be addressed proactively. on.ft.com/3IEq5Ek

Does the Board-CEO Relationship Need a Reset? An effective board-CEO relationship is at the heart of organizational success and requires ongoing collaboration and engagement from both sides. on.ft.com/4nDh5i4

Future-ready private equity leadership in Japan: Four considerations Read about the four considerations for future-ready private equity leadership in Japan. on.ft.com/48KjfHI

Board Oversight of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is a key part of modern risk management, so it demands board attention. Review questions your board should ask concerning cybersecurity oversight. on.ft.com/487fT1k