Tina Rosenfeld: Independent Directors, Board Diversity, and Governance in Chile

In this episode of the Boardroom Governance podcast, host Evan Epstein interviews Tina Rosenfeld, a corporate director and advisor based in Chile, about her experiences in international governance, particularly within family-owned businesses and startups in Latin America. They discuss the challenges of balancing tradition with modernization, the evolving role of independent directors, the importance of board diversity and evaluations, and the unique dynamics of the startup ecosystem in Chile. Tina shares insights on navigating family-controlled boardrooms, the influence of pension funds, and the need for a business case for diversity, as well as her work teaching corporate governance and her research on advisory boards for startups.