Unpacking the ESG Implications of Digital Assets and Blockchain – with Frank Kurre and Ann Rodriguez

Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization’s strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.In this episode, host Frank Kurre speaks with digital asset and risk expert Ann Rodriguez for a timely conversation on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implications of digital assets and blockchain technology. Their discussion explores critical ESG dimensions. Ann outlines how boards can embed ESG considerations into digital asset strategies. This episode equips board members and C-suite leaders with a strategic lens to assess the ESG impact of digital innovation and ensure responsible, sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, Russell 1000 and 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.Ann Rodriguez is passionate about guiding value creation through aligning business strategy with effective non-financial risk management, focusing on opportunities and risks from change, emerging risks, and known risks. She has extensive global financial services leadership experience with Fortune 100 companies and consulting, managing risks in various industries and navigating complex transformations and regulatory situations. Ann has held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Wachovia, and Goldman Sachs, focusing on risk management governance and global regulatory considerations. She is currently on the Advisory Board for Metrika and has past board experience with several organizations including Deutsche Bank and the University of Connecticut School of Business. Ann is a published author, frequent industry conference speaker, and former adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut.For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website. For information about Ann and to contact her, visit www.linkedin.com/in/ann-rodriguez-a0511310/. For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/.