Last week, Tim Chamberlain (Managing Partner) and Laurence Maheo (Partner + Head of France) had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive breakfast in Paris featuring guest speaker Helene Auriol Potier.

We welcomed C-suite and board-level executives for an enlightening discussion on board governance in today’s complex business landscape.

Key insights from the discussion:
– Companies face increasing governance complexities due to global uncertainties, while stakeholders demand greater social cohesion.
– Europe is witnessing a shift towards responsible capitalism, with new legislation like CSRD impacting corporate practices.
– Board composition should include the right expertise to navigate challenges in digital transformation, cybersecurity and the emerging AI landscape.
– Shareholder activism is on the rise and must be anticipated by the board, as well as possible vulnerabilities.
– The independence level of the board, aiming at true independence and the ability to let board members talk about any topic, is important to create value.

We sincerely thank all attendees for their valuable contributions to this rich dialogue. We look forward to continuing these important conversations at future events.