This panel will address the ever-evolving role of the board in times of crisis and uncertainty, whether that be as a result of changes in political policy, outbreak of war or changes in attitudes of stakeholders to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in general.

The panel will discuss:

• the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on governance generally and how boards have had to evolve during such times of crisis;
• how the recent political shift following President Trump’s re-election has led to significant changes in the landscape of DEI initiatives; and
• how these external factors are influencing corporate strategy and how stakeholder influence is shifting.