At the 2026 Elevate Leadership Summit, directors, C-suite leaders, and governance experts came together to examine what effective board leadership looks like now. Across conversations on M&A, succession, executive compensation, AI governance, geopolitics, and board culture, one message came through clearly: governance can no longer be episodic. It must be continuous, integrated, and future-focused.
General Counsel Risk Index: Global risk benchmarking for legal leaders
Gain critical insights into global risk benchmarking with the latest General Counsel Risk Index, which synthesizes data from 147 senior legal leaders. This report will help you assess your organization's risk posture, enhance governance, risk, and compliance strategies, and prepare for informed discussions with your board and C-suite. Download now to access essential benchmarks and elevate your legal leadership role.
Moving to continuous governance and risk oversight
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, guest Joe Hurd explains why boards can no longer rely on quarterly geopolitical risk reviews in an era of poly-crisis—where multiple shocks unfold simultaneously across regions and risk categories. Drawing on his cross-sector board experience and public service background, Joe lays out how directors can move toward continuous risk oversight, build compound scenarios that integrate geopolitics, and use AI thoughtfully in the boardroom while avoiding legal and governance pitfalls.
Inside the World’s Most Ethical Boardrooms
Discover how the world’s most ethical boards hardwire independence, culture and risk oversight, backed by Ethisphere’s 20 years of data and Diligent’s real governance insights. Built for ethics & compliance leaders who want stronger board engagement. Download the research report.
