Director Podcast

As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global energymarkets, UK businesses are facing persistently high energy costs and renewed uncertainty over supply. Against this backdrop, questions are growing about whether the UK’s energy system is fit for purpose - and why our industrial electricity prices remain among the highest in the G7.In this episode, Alex Hall‑Chen (IoD Principal Policy Advisor for Energy and Sustainability) joins host Ben Walker to examine what the current energy crisis means for UK business.Together, they explore why UK energy prices are so high, how exposed businesses are to future shocks, and why short‑term support measures like the British Industry Competitiveness Scheme fail to address the underlying problems in the energy market. They also discuss the case for structural reform - including decoupling electricity prices from gas - and what government must do to deliver a more affordable, secure and competitive energy system.

As the government continues to prioritise economic growth, questions are mounting over whether its strategy is delivering meaningful results. Against a backdrop of recent geopolitical shocks and domestic political pressures, the challenge of balancing long-term growth with short-term stability has become increasingly acute.In this episode, Anna Leach (IoD Chief Economist) and Giles Wilkes (Institute for Government Senior Fellow) join host Ben Walker to assess whether the government’s growth plan is really working.Together, they examine the government’s record against its own growth ambitions, and explore whether it can realistically deliver a stronger, more resilient economy in the current climate. They also consider the tension between building the foundations for long-term growth and the political imperative to maintain public support, asking whether these goals can truly be aligned.

In this snap reaction episode, Anna Leach (IoD Chief Economist) and host Ben Walker break down the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast and the latest outlook from the Office for Budget Responsibility. With no new tax announcements but higher public spending and shifting fiscal headroom, what does it mean for business confidence and competitiveness? We explore downgraded growth projections, pressure on the labour market, rising employment costs, and why the UK’s economic outlook is becoming increasingly fragile.

As geopolitical tensions rise and protectionist policies re-emerge, the global trading environment is becoming increasingly fragmented. Against this backdrop, the UK government has maintained a globalist approach, seeking to balance its relationships with the US, EU and China. But how sustainable is that strategy in a more divided world?In this episode, Emma Rowland (IoD Trade Policy Advisor) and Marco Forgione (Director General of The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade) join host Ben Walker to assess the viability of balancing Britain’s major trading partners.Together, they explore the opportunities and trade-offs across priority markets, the case for - and risks of - closer regulatory alignment with the EU, and whether ideas such as dynamic alignment or cooperation among middle powers offer a workable path forward. They also consider if retaliatory tariffs should ever be part of the UK’s toolkit, and what practical steps businesses should take to navigate a more uncertain global trading landscape.

“NEDs Reimagined: A post-Higgs review of the role and contribution of non-executive directors” is a landmark report from the IoD’s independent Commission chaired by The Rt Hon. Baroness Evans of Bowes Park.The report calls for a fundamental rethink of what makesboards effective in today’s complex business environment – more than two decades after the influential 2003 Higgs Report first set the blueprint for non-executive leadership in the UK.While the principles of the Higgs Review remain vital, the IoD Commission argues that the time has come for boards to evolve from a model of periodic oversight to one of active, informed, and adaptive stewardship.In this episode, Jonathan Geldart (IoD Director General) andIrene-marie Esser (author of the report) take a look at what the Commission investigated, the key themes emerging from its work, and the implications for boards and non-executive directors in practice.

The policy landscape of 2025 presented a demanding set ofconditions for businesses, with economic and political developments creating persistent uncertainty. For many businesses, much of the year was spent absorbing and planning for the measures announced in last year’s Budget. As these policies began to take effect, director confidence fell to its lowest point on record. In this episode, host Ben Walker is joined by Hugo Legh (IoD Head of Media, Campaigns and Public Affairs) and Anna Leach (IoD Chief Economist) to unpack the defining policy developments of 2025 and their impact on business.Together, they explore why director confidence remained subdued throughout the year, how business leaders are reacting in the wake of the 2025 Autumn Budget, and what support they want to see from government in 2026. They also look ahead to the IoD’s policy priorities for the coming year.

With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget now unveiled, businesses are already assessing what the new measures mean for them. In this special rapid-reaction episode of the Director podcast, IoD Chief Economist Anna Leach breaks down the key announcements - from headline tax decisions to the policies shaping the business landscape in the months and year ahead.

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver her Autumn Budget on 26 November, her recent “scene-setter” speech has fuelled debate about whether tax rises are inevitable - and whether manifesto pledges on income tax, National Insurance and VAT can realistically hold. With protecting the NHS, reducing national debt and improving the cost of living set as her top priorities, the question now is not if difficult choices lie ahead, but which ones.In this Director podcast episode, host Ben Walker sits downwith Dan Neidle (founder of Tax Policy Associates and one of Britain’s most respected voices on taxation and public policy) and Anna Leach (IoD Chief Economist) to unpack the tax choices and challenges facing the Chancellor ahead of the Budget. Together, they explore the fiscal and political constraints shaping this Budget, what a pro-growth yet progressive tax regime could look like in 2025, and how stability in tax policy affects business confidence and investment.

As artificial intelligence accelerates across sectors andindustries, boardrooms can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. Once seen as a technical concern, AI is now firmly a strategic, operational and legal issue, demanding informed oversight at the highest level.In this Director episode, Ben Walker is joined by Dr ErinYoung (IoD Head of Innovation and Technology Policy), Pauline Norstrom (member of the IoD Science, Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group, founder and CEO of Anekanta®, and creator of the Anekanta® 12 Principles of AI Governance), and Mario Thomas (Chartered Director, Fellow of the IoD, and enterprise transformation leader) to discuss the evolving role of boards in governing AI responsibly.Drawing on the IoD’s latest paper, AI Governance in the Boardroom, they explore the practical steps directors can take today, from embedding ethical oversight and risk resilience to navigating complex regulation such as the EU AI Act.Together, they address key questions: What does good board-level AI governance actually look like? How can non technical directors challenge complex systems with confidence? And which principles are most urgent for boards to act on now?Full guest bios available on IoD.com

As Parliament heads into summer recess, the Employment Rights Bill continues its journey through the House of Lords, having reached report stage. Meanwhile, the government has released its implementation roadmap, offering a clearer, though still evolving, picture of how these reforms will roll out in practice. With the potential to reshape key aspects of employment law and practice, this Bill is one of the most significant developments for UK employers in recent years.In this episode, host Ben Walker sits down with Alex Hall-Chen, IoD Principal Policy Advisor for Employment, and Jim Wright CDir, International employment law partner at Knights, to unpack what the Employment Rights Bill means for businesses and business leaders across the UK.Together they explore how the Bill has been received by employers so far, what concerns have been raised by IoD members, and whether those concerns have been reflected in the government's approach. And from a legal perspective, they dive into the most impactful changes on the horizon and what organisations, particularly SMEs, should be preparing for now.

On the 19 June, we were delighted to publish the first edition of the new Director magazine.The Summer 2025 edition of Director – HIGH OR DRY: Can Reeves’ growth plan win back business? – features articles including:Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on the government’s plans to boost the British economyAn interview with TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak on productivityIoD Chief Economist Anna Leach on whether the economy is a game of chanceProfessor Andrew Scott on the silver generation and the need for businesses to have an ageing strategyProfessor Margaret Heffernan on the trouble with AIDr Tim Hames on why geopolitical ignorance will wreck your businessIn this episode, the podcast’s host and Director magazine Editor, Ben Walker, is joined by Dr Roger Barker, Hugo Legh and Anna Leach. As members of the IoD Policy Team and the magazine’s Editorial Board, they discuss the contents of the first edition and the thinking that shaped its direction.

As the government prepares to unveil its Spending Reviewthis week, “growth” remains the political buzzword of the moment. But with the UK still struggling to regain economic momentum more than a decade after the financial crisis, are ministers pursuing the right kind of growth—and do they even understand what drives it?In this episode, host Ben Walker is joined by Anna Leach (IoDChief Economist), and Daniel Susskind (Author of ‘Growth: A Reckoning’ (2024), ‘A World Without Work’ (2020) and Research Professor in Economics at King's College London), to explore what growth really means in today’s economy: why it matters, what’s holding the UK back, and whether our current model is fit for a future shaped by AI, automation, and global competition. From the legacy of 2008 to the transatlantic growth gap, we unpack the forces shaping prosperity—and ask whether perpetual growth is even a realistic or desirable goal.

Investor confidence in London’s stock market has hit aworrying low, with fund managers warning the government that sentiment is at “rock bottom.” In a recent Downing Street meeting, industry specialists raised concerns over the state of UK equities - highlighting key challenges such as declining IPOs, a widening valuation gap between UK and US companies, and increasing acquisitions by private equity and foreign buyers. With pension funds consistently reducing their UK equity holdings, a growing number of voices are calling for policy intervention to help revitalise public markets.In this episode, Ben Walker is joined by Mark Austin CBE (Partner, Latham & Watkins and Capital Markets Industry Taskforce member), Julie Shacklady (Director of Capital Markets, UK Finance) and David Trenchard (Founder and CEO, David Trenchard Consulting Ltd) to unpack the state of public listings in the UK – and what this means for businesses, investors, and the broader economy.Together they answer: How can investor confidence berestored? Are UK companies undervalued compared to their global counterparts? And what role could pension funds play in revitalising domestic markets?

On the day of his inauguration, President Trump promised todeliver the “most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history”. True to his word, the first 100 days of his second term have been labelled as some of the most destabilising in the country’s recent past.In our latest Directors’ Briefing episode, the author of ‘Trump II: Why He Won – What It Means For the World’, Tim Hames, and Overton Advisory founder, Michael Martins, join host Ben Walker to discuss how the first 100 days of President Trump's second term are shaping the future of business globally.Together, they examine the implications of tariffs, the restructuring of federal bureaucracy, and the strategic decisions facing UK businesses in this evolving landscape.

In today's rapidly changing world, effective risk management is more crucial than ever for boards of directors. As organisations navigate complex economic and geopolitical landscapes, the ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks can make the difference between success and failure.In this episode, Ben Walker explores the intricacies of risk management with Professor Bryan Foss (Co-Founder and director of the Risk Coalition and Chairman of Hope Macy) and Patrick Dunne (Chair of the Royal Voluntary Service). Both bring a wealth of experience and insights to the table, offering valuable perspectives on how boards can better manage risk.For further information, read these insightful blogs by our guests that complement the episode, and dive into the topics covered a little deeper:·  ‘Is my board growth or risk focused?’, by Professor Bryan Foss·  ‘Thinking about Risk - Time to Change’, by Patrick Dunne

Europe's innovation scene has found itself under the spotlight, with many wondering why it's lagging behind the US. Limited funding for startups, a fragmented market, and tough regulations are often blamed.In this episode, Dr. Erin Young (IoD Head of Innovation and Technology Policy) and Professor David Beatty OBE (Professor Emeritus of Strategy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto) join host Ben Walker to explore this further. Together they discuss cultural attitudes towards risk and entrepreneurship, the impact of regulatory rules, and how quickly tech is adopted. The conversation also covers how people view innovation and technology differently in Europe and the US, and the fear factor around new advancements. Drawing on their experience from different sides of the Atlantic, our guests suggest ways to tackle these challenges and boost innovation across Europe.

In the boardroom, directors often face tough decisions thatbalance competing interests and moral norms - impacting employees, customers, shareholders, and society. These decisions are frequently misunderstood, criticised,and sometimes seen as unethical, potentially harming corporate reputation. Despite their significance, we rarely ask: How are these decisions made? What role do moral norms and identity play? And why do companies sometimes misinterpret these norms so badly?In this episode, Ben Walker is joined by Prof. Dr. Mijinte Luckerath-Rovers (author of ‘Moral Dilemmas in the Boardroom’) and Dr Roger Barker (IoD Director of Policy and Corporate Governance) to discuss ethical challenges in the boardroom and the decisions that often stem from them. The conversation draws on both the findings of Mijinte’s book, and the IoD’s Code of Conduct for Directors.

The UK’s relationship with the EU is in the spotlight this year, as both sides prepare for the review of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. And in light of an unpredictable US Administration, the reset of relations is ever more important. But the politics has always been a barrier to real policy change. In this episode, Tom Bruffato (Director of Policy & Research at Best for Britain) and Emma Rowland (IoD Trade Policy Advisor) sit down with Ben Walker to discuss what can be realistically done to bring the UK and EU closer. The pair both draw on recent polling conducted by their organisations to propose possible solutions - from closer alignment on regulation to a Youth Mobility Scheme to a veterinary agreement.

At the end of November 2024, IoD members were asked to assess the main challenges facing their businesses. Unsurprisingly, domestic concerns ranked high on the list, especially the future outlook for the UK economy and the impact of recent government policy decisions, such as the hike in employers’ national insurance and proposed changes to UK employment law. However, UK businesses must also navigate a bigger picture this year, consisting of global economic trends, geopolitical tensions and technological transformations. In this episode, Dr Roger Barker (Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors) joins Ben Walker to explore the trends, risks and opportunities facing UK business in 2025.

Today, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. When up against his previous appointments, Trump has always been seen as the most likely to cause the greatest international impact, and following the election results in November 2024, the reaction so far across the globe has slightly felt like a collective bracing against the oncoming ripples. So, what exactly does Trump’s second term mean for UK business? In this episode, Emma Rowland (IoD Policy Advisor) and Michael Martins (Founding Partner at Overton Advisory, and former Economic and Political Specialist at the U.S. Department of State), join host Ben Walker to discuss how the returning president across the Atlantic will impact UK business.

2024 was a year of two halves for UK business. After a promising first half, when green shoots of recovery gradually began to emerge, business sentiment took a sharp turn for the worse in the latter months of the year, as business leaders digested the full implications of the new government’s early policy decisions.  As we begin to navigate the world of policy in the yearahead, in this episode, members of the IoD’s Policy Unit sit down with Ben Walker to discuss what business can expect from the policy landscape in 2025.

This is the final episode of the IoD Business Book Club 2024! In this episode, Ben Walker (Head of Media at LID Business Media) is joined by Adrian Pryce DL (Chair of the IoD’s Sustainability Special Interest Group) and Pedro Santos (IoD Membership Operations Executive). Together, the review two books from the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year longlist 2024. The books up for review are: The Corporation in the 21st Century by John Kay Tribal by Michael Morris You can access the FT and Schroders full Business Book of the Year longlist here: ⁠https://www.ft.com/content/7e5c2944-d2af-4c12-9938-0ab4e65e8698

The IoD Business Book Club continues, reviewing books from the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year longlist 2024. In this episode, Ben Walker (Head of Media at LID Business Media) is joined by Rory Gold (IoD Central Support Analyst) and Richard Nelson (Chair of the IoD’s Property and Built Environment Special Interest Group) to review two biographies from the longlist. The two books up for review are: The Trading Game by Gary Stephenson: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455809/the-trading-game-by-stevenson-gary/9781802062731 Lucky Loser by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462241/lucky-loser-by-craig-russ-buettner-and-susanne/9781847928238 You can access the FT and Schroders full Business Book of the Year longlist here: https://www.ft.com/content/7e5c2944-d2af-4c12-9938-0ab4e65e8698

The IoD Business Book Club is back, reviewing books from the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year longlist 2024! In the first episode, Ben Walker (Head of Media at LID Business Media) is joined by Rose Riley (IoD Commercial Lead, New Business) and Faisal Khan (IoD Chair, South Region and Chair of the IoD Science, Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group) to review two books from the longlist covering tech and finance. The two books up for review are: The Longevity Imperative by Andrew J Scott: https://profandrewjscott.com/the-longevity-imperative/     The Algorithm by Hilke Schellman: https://www.hilkeschellmann.com/ You can access the FT and Schroders full Business Book of the Year longlist here: https://www.ft.com/content/7e5c2944-d2af-4c12-9938-0ab4e65e8698

In this episode, our Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Dr Roger Barker, speaks to broadcast journalist and author of ‘The Great Post Office Scandal’, Nick Wallis. As one of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK legal history, the Post Office scandal caused untold suffering to thousands of innocent people, and undermined trust in existing frameworks of governance and business leadership. Together, they discuss Nick’s pioneering work to uncover the Post Office scandal, the ongoing inquiry and key lessons for directors of the future.

In this episode, IoD Senior Policy Advisor for Devolved Nations, Marc Strathie, is joined by British Economist and academic, Sir Dieter Helm. Together they discuss the economy, the path to net zero and sustainable solutions.

Our AI podcast series continues, led by the IoD Science Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group. In this episode, members of the EAG, Paul Corcoran and Michael Ambjorn CDir are joined by the Chair of the IoD’s Property and Built Environment Group, Richard Nelson, to discuss the impact of AI in this sector.

In this episode, Marc Strathie, IoD Senior Policy Advisor for Devolved Nations, is joined by Sir John Curtice, British political scientist, professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde and senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. Together they discuss the upcoming UK General Election and 25 years of devolution.

In this Director’s Briefing podcast, Dr. Roger Barker is joined by Jennifer Sundberg (Co-Chief Executive, Board Intelligence) and Ann Hiatt (Leadership Strategist, Hipergiant Consulting) to discuss the concept of Collective Intelligence. In contrast to the view that it is great individuals that build successful organisations, Jennifer and Ann advocate for a business model that taps into the collective talent of employees at all levels. Every company has a vast reservoir of brainpower, and it is the task of business leaders to make the most of that resource.

Our AI podcast series continues, led by the IoD Science Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group. In this episode, the EAG’s Chair, Faisal Khan and EAG members, Pauline Norstrom and Paul Corcoran are joined by Lord Clement-Jones CBE, to discuss regulating AI and what more we can do.

In this episode, Sasha Trapani (IoD Press and Policy Officer) is joined by Heather Buchanan (Co-Founder and CEO of Bankers for NetZero), Sarah Kemmitt (Secretariat Lead, Net-Zero Banking Alliance, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative) and Matt Bullivant (Director of Sustainability and ESG Strategy at OakNorth) to discuss the role of banks in the transition to net zero.

In this episode, Hugo Legh, IoD Head of Marketing and Communications, is joined by Dr Roger Barker, IoD Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Alexandra Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Skills, and Employment, and Emma Rowland, Trade Policy Advisor, to discuss the publication of the IoD’s Manifesto for Business: A policy roadmap for the next UK Government. The Manifesto puts forward policy recommendations relating to key areas of concern for IoD members. These include the UK’s growth and productivity outlook, skills shortages, the net zero transition, exporting challenges and the UK corporate governance framework.

In this episode, Dr Roger Barker, IoD Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter, Nick Gould, Partner at Aria Grace Law, and Mary Campbell OBE, Founder and CEO of Blas and Resilient Corporates, discuss the shocking governance issues arising from the Post Office Horizon Scandal.   Taking a deep dive into this failure of governance, they explore the role of the board and consider if any lessons have been learned. What can directors do now to avoid making the same mistakes?

In the last Directors’ Briefing episode of the year, we have brought together leading experts from the Institute of Directors (IoD), Federation of Small Business (FSB), the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Make UK to discuss the most notable business policy developments of 2023. Dr Roger Barker (Director of Policy and Governance at the IoD), Craig Beaumont (Chief of External Affairs at FSB), Alex Veitch (Director of Policy and Insights at the BCC) and Fhaheen Khan (Senior Economist at Make UK) also look forward to 2024 and consider the policy options ahead of the next General Election.

We’re back for part two of our review of books from the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 longlist. In this Business Book Club episode, IoD Press & Policy Officer Sasha Trapani hosts a review of 3 books, and is joined by IoD Council Member Dr Eelco Fiole, IoD Chair Central Scotland Neil Bradbrook, and IoD Sponsorship Manager Jamie Watt. The books up for review are: ‘Easy Money’ by Ben McKenzie and Jacob Silverman, ‘The Coming Wave’ by Mustafa Suleyman and Michael Bhaskar and ‘Blood in the Machine’ by Brain Merchant You can find the full longlist here: https://www.ft.com/content/f095af0c-9259-44c6-ad91-bafb411522ba

Our AI podcast series continues, led by the IoD Science Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group In the second episode, ‘AI: the hype and reality’, the EAG’s Chair, Faisal Khan and EAG members, Pauline Norstrom and Rob Noble cover the myths of AI, and the truth behind them.

In this episode of the Business Book Club, the IoD's Press & Policy Officer, Sasha Trapani, hosts a review of three books from the FT and Schroders 'Business Book of the Year 2023' longlist, with IoD Council Members, Andrew Griffiths and Anneliese Reinhold, and IoD Head of Marketing & Communications Hugo Legh. The books on this list chosen for review this episode are: 'Five Times Faster' by Simon Sharpe, 'Material World' by Ed Conway, and 'Right Kind of Wrong' by Amy Edmondson. You can find the full longlist here: https://www.ft.com/content/f095af0c-9259-44c6-ad91-bafb411522ba

The IoD is delighted to launch a new series of podcasts, covering all things artificial intelligence, led by the IoD Science Innovation and Technology Expert Advisory Group. In the first episode, ‘What is AI?’, the EAG’s Chair, Faisal Khan and EAG members, Pauline Norstrom and Paul Corcoran cover the technology of AI and the impact on business.

In this episode, Dr Roger Barker, IoD Director of Policy and Corporate Governance, Dr Sophie Dale-Black, British Business Bank Director (UK Network - Midlands and North of England) and Scott O'Brien, Innovate UK Chief Investment Officer and Director (Innovation Finance), discuss ‘Fast growth companies: where to find support, partners and finance’.

The Institute of Directors’ Centre for Corporate Governance has published a report, Are Boards Losing Control? , looking at the biggest challenges facing companies over the next five to ten years, evaluating the level of control boards have, and the actions required by boards and policymakers to address these issues. In this episode, Dr Roger Barker and Chris Hodge, author of the report and the Centre for Corporate Governance’s senior adviser, discuss the findings of this work, and reflect on the current state of business leadership.

In this episode of the Business Book Club, the IoD’s Events & Sponsorship Lead Sophie Breeden hosts a review of three books from the FT’s ‘best summer business books 2023’ list with IoD Chief Economist Kitty Ussher, IoD Press and Policy Officer Sasha Trapani and IoD Council Member Anneliese Reinhold. The books on this list chosen for review are: ‘How Big Things Get Done’ by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner, ‘Wonder Boy’ by Angel Au-Yeung and David Jeans, and ‘The Microstress Effect’ by Rob Cross and Karen Dillon. You can find the FT’s ‘best summer business book 2023’ list here: https://www.ft.com/content/67fb4865-8913-4ae6-85a3-e60e28930fdd

Our new series of podcasts with senior political figures active in business policy continues. In this episode, IoD National Director for Scotland, Catherine McWilliam, talks to Richard Thomson MP, SNP spokesperson for Business and Trade.

Continuing our series of podcasts with senior political figures active in business policy, IoD Policy Director Dr Roger Barker talks to Sarah Olney MP, LibDem spokesperson for Business and Treasury.

In the second of our new series of podcasts with senior political figures active in business policy, IoD Policy Director Dr Roger Barker talks to Seema Malhotra MP, Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, about her background and priorities.

In this episode of the Business Book Club, the IoD’s Dr Roger Barker discusses the book, 'The Nine Types of Leader: How the Leaders of Tomorrow Can Learn from The Leaders of Today', with its author James Ashton, as well as IoD Chair Patrick Macdonald, IoD Isle of Man Chair Jennifer Houghton and spokesperson for the IoD Policy and Governance Ambassadors Rashmi Dube. You can order a copy of 'The Nice Types of Leader' here: The Nine Types of Leader: How the Leaders of Tomorrow Can Learn from The Leaders of Today: Amazon.co.uk: Ashton, James: 9781789666960: Books

In this episode of the Directors' Briefing podcast, Centre for Corporate Governance Adviser Chris Hodge discusses integrating sustainability, strategy and governance with corporate governance/ESG experts Stilpon Nestor and Tina Mavraki.

In the first of a new series of podcasts with senior political figures active in business policy, IoD Policy Director Dr Roger Barker talks to Kevin Hollinrake MP, the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business.

In this episode of the Directors' Briefing podcast Emma Rowland, Policy Advisor on Trade, speaks to IoD members Michael Lorimer, CEO of DCS Group, and Christopher Beckford, Commercial Creative of Creativo Oculus, about the challenges of exporting in a post Brexit world.

In this episode of the Business Book Club, the IoD’s Dr Roger Barker discusses the book ‘Boards’ with its author, Patrick Dunne, and senior media executive coach and experienced board director Monica Chadha. You can order a copy of ‘Boards’ by Patrick Dunne here: https://www.governance.co.uk/product/boards/?v=79cba1185463

In this episode of the Directors' Briefing podcast Alex Hall-Chen, Principal Policy Advisor for Skills at the IoD, is joined by Hannah Stolton, CEO of Governors for Schools, and Kaye Bettey, Non Executive Director at the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, to discuss developments in school governance in recent years and the case for stronger business-education collaboration on governance.