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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 37 MIN

61. Susan Repo – What Could Finnish Boards Learn from American Governance Models?

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In this special BoardTalks episode we speak with experienced global executive and board member Susan Repo, whose background includes senior roles at Tesla, Iceye, MariaDB and several NASDAQ‑listed companies. Now serving on Fiscars Group’s board, she offers a rare comparative view from inside both Finnish and US boardrooms.This episode is essential listening for company owners, board members, and top executives who want to sharpen their governance competencies. Repo’s comparison of Finnish and US board practices reveals critical structural and cultural differences that influence board effectiveness, agility, risk‑taking, and strategic impact. The guest is interviewed by Boardman member Michael Hardy. Commentary by Boardman CEO Taru Lindeman.

In this special BoardTalks episode we speak with experienced global executive and board member Susan Repo, whose background includes senior roles at Tesla, Iceye, MariaDB and several NASDAQ‑listed companies. Now serving on Fiscars Group’s board, she offers a rare comparative view from inside both Finnish and US boardrooms.This episode is essential listening for company owners, board members, and top executives who want to sharpen their governance competencies. Repo’s comparison of Finnish and US board practices reveals critical structural and cultural differences that influence board effectiveness, agility, risk‑taking, and strategic impact. The guest is interviewed by Boardman member Michael Hardy. Commentary by Boardman CEO Taru Lindeman.

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