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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 8M
Designing a Board: Form Follows Function [Davis Polk]
from The Public Company Series Podcast · host OnBoard, in partnership with the New York Stock Exchange and J.P. Morgan
Corporate governance begins with the board of directors, but designing the “right” board is far more complex than following a standard formula. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Together, they explore why one-size-fits-all approaches to board design often fall short and what companies should consider instead.The conversation covers key decision points including board leadership structure, the chair versus CEO debate, director independence, and the often-overlooked importance of multiple leadership roles within the board. Send us Fan MailTo learn more & get resources:Podcast & episodes: www.publiccompanyseries.comDownload the book: www.nyse.com/pcsSubscribe now to hear insights from the most respected voices in corporate law and governance.
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Corporate governance begins with the board of directors, but designing the “right” board is far more complex than following a standard formula. In this episode, Doug Chia is joined by Steven Byeff and Ning Chiu, partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Together, they explore why one-size-fits-all approaches to board design often fall short and what companies should consider instead. The conversation covers key decision points including board leadership structure, the chair versus CEO deba...
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