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Board Perspectives

Board Perspectives

Written by: Protiviti
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Board Perspectives, from global consulting firm Protiviti, explores numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors around the world. From environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters to fulfilling the board’s vital risk oversight mandate, Board Perspectives provides practical insights and guidance for new and experienced board members alike. Episodes feature informative discussions with leaders and experts from Protiviti and other highly regarded organizations.

Find more of Protiviti’s thought leadership for board members at www.protiviti.com/board.Copyright Protiviti Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • What Boards Need to Know About Energy and Renewables – with Alyse Mauro Mason and Meir Hasbani

    What Boards Need to Know About Energy and Renewables – with Alyse Mauro Mason and Meir Hasbani
    May 13 2026
    The global economy runs on energy, and when energy markets move, the effects ripple far beyond the pump or the power grid. In early February, the world was operating in a well‑supplied, relatively low‑cost energy environment, with abundant crude oil, strong liquefied natural gas flows into Europe and Asia, growing investment in renewables, renewed momentum around nuclear, and energy prices that supported economic growth. Just weeks later, geopolitical disruption in one of the world’s most critical trade corridors fundamentally changed that picture. Today, nearly 20% of global oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz are at risk, driving sharp price spikes that are already working their way through transportation, manufacturing, food, technology and consumer goods.
    In this episode, we unpack how energy shocks translate into real‑world economic pressure, from higher fuel and shipping costs to rising prices on everyday products many people do not even associate with oil and gas. We explore why energy volatility is no longer an occasional disruption but a structural feature of the global economy, how companies and boards should think about resilience along with stability, and what these dynamics mean for long‑term competitiveness. From the limits of biofuels and the uneven pace of decarbonization technologies to Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the growing role of transparency laws like California’s SB 253, this conversation connects energy markets, climate policy and corporate strategy with why the companies that integrate all three will be the ones best positioned to lead in an increasingly volatile world.
    Meir Hasbani has extensive experience supervising teams and leading strategic biofuels projects. He currently serves as the Lead Analyst for Renewables and Biofeedstocks for Chevron corporate strategy, focused on global feedstock sourcing, advocacy, compliance and price forecasting.
    Alyse is an Associate Director with Protiviti and helps lead the firm’s ESG and Sustainability practice.
    Learn more about Meir and contact him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meir-hasbani-523167/.
    Learn more about Alyse and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/alysemauro/.
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    43 mins
  • The Board’s AI Moment with Protiviti’s Frank Kurre and Robert Half’s Mark Rogers

    The Board’s AI Moment with Protiviti’s Frank Kurre and Robert Half’s Mark Rogers
    Mar 18 2026
    Do your business leaders talk about AI at every board meeting? Companies that see the highest level of ROI from AI do, but you might be surprised to learn only about a quarter of companies worldwide have AI on the agenda at every board meeting. This is one of key takeaways from the latest Global Board Governance Survey conducted by Protiviti and BoardProspects. In this installment of the Board Perspectives podcast, we dive into the data of that report, The Board’s AI Moment, with Protiviti Managing Director Frank Kurre and Mark Rogers, Managing Director and Head of Board Practice at Robert Half, Protiviti’s parent company.
    You can visit Frank Kurre’s LinkedIn page here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-chookaszian/
    You can visit Mark Roger’s LinkedIn page here:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wright-60398588/
    To hear more Board Perspectives podcasts and view the full Board Governance Report, please visit https://www.protiviti.com/us-en/survey/global-board-governance-survey.
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    32 mins
  • AI, HR and the future of work with former IBM CHRO Diane Gherson

    AI, HR and the future of work with former IBM CHRO Diane Gherson
    Jan 19 2026
    In this installment of the Board Perspectives podcast, we are joined by Diane Gherson, former CHRO of IBM where she was responsible for redesigning all aspects of the firm’s people agenda and digitally transforming the HR function, incorporating AI across all offerings. She is a certified Executive Coach and board member at The Kraft Heinz Company, Centivo, TechWolf and the National Academy of Human Resources. Protiviti Managing Director Fran Maxwell, Global CHRO Team, and People & Change Lead, sat down with Gherson to discuss AI’s impact and the future of HR. “We can’t create jobs to babysit AI. Ten years from now, organizations risk having people who haven’t had the necessary work experiences,” Gherson says.

    You can visit Diane Gherson’s LinkedIn page here: https://linkedin.com/in/diane-gherson-1b93b77/
    You can visit Fran Maxwell’s LinkedIn page here: https://linkedin.com/in/fran-maxwell-17aa233/
    To hear more Board Perspectives podcasts and view additional content, please visit Protiviti.com/us-en/podcast-board-perspectives.
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    20 mins
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