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  • Unpacking the ESG Implications of Digital Assets and Blockchain – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Unpacking the ESG Implications of Digital Assets and Blockchain – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    2025/04/22
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization’s strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.
    In this episode, host Frank Kurre speaks with digital asset and risk expert Ann Rodriguez for a timely conversation on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implications of digital assets and blockchain technology. Their discussion explores critical ESG dimensions. Ann outlines how boards can embed ESG considerations into digital asset strategies. This episode equips board members and C-suite leaders with a strategic lens to assess the ESG impact of digital innovation and ensure responsible, sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, Russell 1000 and 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.
    Ann Rodriguez is passionate about guiding value creation through aligning business strategy with effective non-financial risk management, focusing on opportunities and risks from change, emerging risks, and known risks. She has extensive global financial services leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies and consulting, managing risks in various industries and navigating complex transformations and regulatory situations. Ann has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs, focusing on risk management governance and global regulatory considerations. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Metrika and has past board experience with several organizations including Deutsche Bank and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ann is a published author, frequent industry conference speaker, and former adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Ann and to contact her, visit www.linkedin.com/in/ann-rodriguez-a0511310/.
    For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.
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    7 分
  • Digital Assets and their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Digital Assets and their Implications for Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    2025/04/15
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.
    In this Episode, host Frank Kurre welcomes Ann Rodriguez, a seasoned executive who brings extensive leadership experience from Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of digital assets and their implications for board governance. Their discussion delves into key elements of effective governance frameworks, emerging risk management practices, and strategic opportunities tied to blockchain and tokenization. This episode aims to equip board members and C-suite leaders with practical guidance to navigate the complexities of digital assets and effectively prepare for the future.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, Russell 1000 and 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.
    Ann Rodriguez is passionate about guiding value creation through aligning business strategy with effective non-financial risk management, focusing on opportunities and risks from change, emerging risks, and known risks. She has extensive global financial services leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies and consulting, managing risks in various industries and navigating complex transformations and regulatory situations. Ann has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs, focusing on risk management governance and global regulatory considerations. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Metrika and has past board experience with several organizations including Deutsche Bank and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ann is a published author, frequent industry conference speaker, and former adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website.
    For information about Ann and to contact her, visit www.linkedin.com/in/ann-rodriguez-a0511310/.
    For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.
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    6 分
  • Digital Frontier: Addressing Blind Spots in Corporate Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

    Digital Frontier: Addressing Blind Spots in Corporate Governance and Strategy – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez
    2025/03/24
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough. 
    In this episode, Protiviti Managing Director Frank Kurre is joined by Ann Rodriguez to explore the impact of digital assets on corporate governance and strategic planning. Ann highlights critical areas where technology significantly influences corporate practices. They emphasize the importance of board members staying informed about digital assets, extending beyond just the financial sector.
    Ann is passionate about guiding value creation through aligning business strategy with effective non-financial risk management, focusing on opportunities and risks from change, emerging risks, and known risks. She has extensive global financial services leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies and consulting, managing risks in various industries and navigating complex transformations and regulatory situations. Ann has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs, focusing on risk management governance and global regulatory considerations. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Metrika and has past board experience with several organizations including Deutsche Bank and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ann is a published author, frequent industry conference speaker, and former adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Frank guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Frank has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website.
    For information about Ann and to contact her, visit www.linkedin.com/in/ann-rodriguez-a0511310/.
    For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.
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    9 分
  • Managing Climate Risk, both Acute and Chronic – with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason

    Managing Climate Risk, both Acute and Chronic – with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason
    2025/03/19
    Our topic in the latest episode of Board Perspectives is managing climate risk, featuring a discussion with Matthew Sekol, Kimberly Roscoe and Alyse Mauro Mason on the evolving landscape of climate risk and sustainability.
    These experts highlight the distinction between acute and chronic climate risks and their impact on businesses, and also emphasize the necessity for companies to adapt and plan for these risks. In addition, they stress the importance of integrating climate risk into business strategies and the role of external evaluation. The conversation also touches on the role of technology and data in managing these risks and the need for boards to hold management accountable for climate risk integration. Finally, the focus turns to the interconnectedness of environmental, social and governance factors in strategic planning.
    Matthew Sekol is a sustainability global black belt on Microsoft's cross-industry team. He leads Microsoft's Sustainability Partners to help companies understand their challenges through data. In 2024, Matthew released a book called ESG Mindset, a guide for companies to think critically about ESG and take a holistic approach to the business. Matthew also serves on the LP Advisory Committee of Morgan Stanley's Next Level fund, which invests in diverse-led and founded startups.
    Kimberly Roscoe is a Senior Manager at Protiviti who specializes in risk management, regulatory remediation and climate risk. Kimberly spent over a decade as a bank examiner at the Federal Reserve, obtaining her sustainability and climate risk certificate during that time. She now leverages those experiences to help financial services institutions and public companies improve their overall risk management and understand the upcoming existing and ever-evolving regulations related to climate risk.
    Alyse is an Associate Director with Protiviti and helps lead the firm’s ESG and Sustainability practice.
    For further information on this and other sustainability topics, visit www.protiviti.com/esg. We also invite you to read our paper, Sustainability FAQ Guide: An Introduction: www.protiviti.com/us-en/research-guide/esg-sustainability-reporting.
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    31 分
  • Unlocking AI Potential: Navigating Boardroom Blind Spots with Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune

    Unlocking AI Potential: Navigating Boardroom Blind Spots with Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune
    2025/03/13
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.  
    In this episode, Protiviti Managing Directors Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune delve into the various use cases of AI and its future possibilities. They discuss strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of curiosity that encourages teams to embrace AI effectively. Tune in to discover high-level machine learning opportunities and large language models that can enhance your daily business operations and automation.
    Constantine Boyadjiev is the Managing Director at Protiviti, leading the Global Regulatory and Compliance Analytics data science practice. He has extensive experience across industries and has held executive roles in Financial Services and Advisory ventures, building robust risk, fraud management, and analytic enterprise capabilities. Constantine is responsible for designing and delivering Protiviti’s Risk, Fraud, and Compliance Analytics offerings globally. He holds an MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BS in Applied Math and Statistics, Economics from the University of Stony Brook, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a 3-time IP patent holder in AI & ML.
    Todd Pleune is a Managing Director at Protiviti, where he leads projects in the Risk and Compliance Analytics solution, specializing in risk modeling and model validation for Credit Risk, Conduct/Compliance, and Market Risk, including classical and machine learning models. He has developed model governance and risk quantification processes for some of the world's largest financial institutions and serves as a subject matter expert for internal audits of model risk management functions. Todd developed Artificial Neural Network models for his Ph.D. work in corrosion modeling at MIT, where he also minored in Finance and Nuclear Physics, and has extensive experience in validating machine learning credit risk models. Additionally, he is a Financial Risk Manager certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Constantine and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineboyadjiev/.
    For more information about Todd and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-pleune-9961305/.
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    8 分
  • Navigating Dual Roles: Insights from Qiaoni 'Linda' Jing and Frank Kurre on the CEO and Board Member Dynamic

    Navigating Dual Roles: Insights from Qiaoni 'Linda' Jing and Frank Kurre on the CEO and Board Member Dynamic
    2025/03/06
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.  
    In this episode, Qiaoni "Linda" Jing and Frank Kurre explore the complexities of being both a CEO and board member. Linda shares strategies for effective role execution and efficient decision-making in the boardroom, offering insights on managing these dual responsibilities.
    Linda serves as the President, CEO, and Board Director of Genective, a joint venture between Limagrain and KWS, focusing on sustainable biotech solutions for seeds. She played a pivotal role in transforming Genective into an operationally independent company. Previously, Linda held various executive roles at Monsanto, covering commercial, supply chain, R&D, and corporate affairs. She is Directorship Certified™ by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and recognized as one of the inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards in North America. Additionally, she is a member of the NYSE’s Board Advisory Council, a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the U.S. Midwest, and part of the Young Presidents Organization and Extraordinary Women on Boards. Linda contributes to her community as a Board Director for Forest Park Forever and the U.S. Heartland China Association. Holding an MBA, an MA in Economics, and a BS in Industrial Engineering, Linda is a naturalized U.S. citizen fluent in Mandarin and English, with working proficiency in Spanish.
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.  
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.protiviti.com/us-en/frank-kurre.
    For more information about Linda and to contact her, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiaonilindajing/.
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    9 分
  • Navigating Blind Spots: Supply Chain Considerations for Boards Under New Leadership – with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum 

    Navigating Blind Spots: Supply Chain Considerations for Boards Under New Leadership – with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum 
    2025/02/17
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.  
    In this episode, Frank Kurre, Managing Director at Protiviti, and Lance Mangum, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs at FedEx Corporation, explore the critical supply chain considerations that corporate boards must address as the new administration takes office. They discuss the potential impacts on business operations and strategies to mitigate risks amidst political changes.
    Mangum is a Corporate Officer, Vice President for Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist at FedEx Corporation. Mangum oversees the department and strategy that advances the government, political, public policy, and diplomatic interests of FedEx. He also coordinates public policy issues and engagements between FedEx’s International, State and Local, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs Departments.  
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.  
    Thoughts shared during this episode are their own personal viewpoints to share experience, expertise and insights with us. Their discussion is intended for general information only and is not intended as legal analysis or advice. Companies should seek legal counsel on specific questions as they relate to their unique circumstances.   
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.protiviti.com/us-en/frank-kurre.  
    For more information about Lance and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/lancemangum/.  
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    7 分
  • Blind Spots in the Boardroom: Adapting to Political Changes – with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum 

    Blind Spots in the Boardroom: Adapting to Political Changes – with Frank Kurre and Lance Mangum 
    2025/02/17
    Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.  
    This episode features a dialogue between Frank Kurre, Managing Director at Protiviti, and Lance Mangum, Staff Vice President of Government Affairs at FedEx Corporation. They delve into the implications of the current administration for corporate boards and the potential impact on your business operations.
    Mangum is a Corporate Officer, Vice President for Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist at FedEx Corporation. Mangum oversees the department and strategy that advances the government, political, public policy, and diplomatic interests of FedEx. He also coordinates public policy issues and engagements between FedEx’s International, State and Local, Regulatory, Legal, and Public Affairs Departments.  
    With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.  
    Thoughts shared during this episode are their own personal viewpoints to share experience, expertise and insights with us. Their discussion is intended for general information only and is not intended as legal analysis or advice. Companies should seek legal counsel on specific questions as they relate to their unique circumstances.   
    For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. 
    For information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.protiviti.com/us-en/frank-kurre.  
    For more information about Lance and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/lancemangum/.  
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    7 分