This panel will discuss how boards are moving from periodic, check the box exercises to tools for accountability, renewal and defensible governance. The session will explore how boards can structure evaluations that are legally sound, outcome oriented, and aligned with evolving regulatory and investor expectations:

• Whether peer reviews and skills matrices are effective performance indicators that can be tied to strategy, risk oversight and ESG responsibilities.;
• Succession planning and the difficult issue of underperforming directors;
• Board responsibilities under the EU AI Act and General Data Protection Regulation, including governance structures for AI deployment, data ethics and cyber resilience
• When should external facilitators or counsel be used in board reviews and how does that affect privilege.
• How do board evaluations support the Board’s ability to demonstrate effective oversight of high-risk areas and improve diversity of thought, effectiveness and culture.