The Informed Board

From Skadden, The Informed Board is a podcast for directors facing the rapidly evolving challenges of a global market. A complement to our newsletter for directors, our aim with this podcast is to help flag potential problems that may not be fully appreciated, explain trends, share our observations and give directors practical guidance without a lot of legal jargon.Join Skadden partners who draw on years of front-line experience inside boardrooms to explore the complex issues facing directors today.If you like what you’re hearing, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future conversations. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com.The Informed Board is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

The Informed Board is a business podcast hosted by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP hosts The Informed Board, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Market Conditions Are Ripe for Long-Term Investment: Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos

  Jun 9, 202620 minS0

  <p>The U.S. economy is delivering what may be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for capital holders — and boards that recognize this moment could be positioned to reap significant rewards.</p><p>In this episode, Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos points to accelerating productivity, a growing capital share of GDP, a favorable regulatory environment, and strong demographic tailwinds as converging forces that make this an extraordinary time to invest and deepen both human and physical capital.</p><p>Skadden partner Ann Beth Stebbins speaks with David about how directors should frame today's macroeconomic environment.</p><p>David argues the U.S...

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  Episode #16

  As AI Evolves, So Must Board Oversight

  Feb 25, 202621 minS0

  <p>Every board needs to confront what artificial intelligence (AI) means for their company’s business model and their ability to create shareholder value. That urgency sets the tone for this episode, where host Skadden partner Ann Beth Stebbins moderates a discussion about how boards are overseeing their companies’ use of AI — and how they can use AI themselves in their oversight role.</p><p>For insights, Ann Beth sits down with Sumaiya Balbale, a director at Shake Shack, and Skadden colleague Don Vieira, who heads the firm’s tech policy practice and advises companies on AI governance.</p><p>Sumaiya...

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  Episode #15

  Mick Mulvaney Offers Insights on U.S. Government Involvement in the Private Sector

  Dec 2, 202517 minS0

  <p>The federal government has made sizeable investments in several private companies and is steering inbound foreign investment — the most significant U.S. government involvement in the private sector outside of wartime economies. Mick Mulvaney, first-term Trump White House chief of staff and former director of the Office of Management and Budget, joins Skadden M&A partner Ann Beth Stebbins to explain what this means for corporate boards.</p><p>Although some companies are actively seeking government capital, Mulvaney point to potential dangers as he views the government as “dramatically less disciplined than the private sector.” He predicts the trend of gov...

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  Episode #14

  Board Oversight at a Time of Political and Geopolitical Uncertainty

  Sep 4, 202524 minS0

  <p>The economic playing field is being reordered. What does that mean for boards? </p><p>“Decisions that are being made today are going to be existential to the long-term viability of the companies that they're overseeing,” suggests Kevin Kajiwara, co-president of Political Risk Advisory at Teneo, who advises Fortune 100 CEOs on geopolitical risks and their strategic implications. </p><p>Kevin joins Michael Leiter, head of Skadden’s National Security Practice, and host Ann Beth Stebbins, a Skadden M&A partner, in a conversation about how boards can effectively exercise oversight in today's geopolitical environment. </p><p>The U.S. had a rem...

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  Episode #13

  Should Your Board Consider a Move Out of Delaware?

  May 14, 202525 minS0

  <p>Delaware is home to more than two-thirds of the Fortune 500, and 1.8 million business entities. “The Delaware General Corporation Law is widely considered to be the most thoughtfully developed corporate law in the country,” explains Hon. Lori W. Will, vice chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. In addition, sophisticated judges, responsive executive and legislative branches and extensive supporting infrastructure have solidified Delaware’s reputation as flexible and business-friendly.</p><p>Still, a handful of high-profile companies have recently announced plans to reincorporate outside of the state. “I think states like Texas and Nevada are sensing potential market opportunity and are seiz...

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