Teresa Briggs: Audit Committees, AI, and the Evolving Role of Corporate Directors.

In this episode of the Boardroom Governance Podcast, Evan Epstein interviews Teresa Briggs, a seasoned board member with a 37-year career at Deloitte and current board positions at ServiceNow, Warby Parker, Snowflake, and DocuSign. They discuss Teresa's journey from Deloitte to public company board service, the evolving responsibilities of audit committees, the impact of AI, and challenges like geopolitical risk and engaging with activist investors. Teresa also shares her insights on the future of private versus public companies, the impact of AI on human capital, and the shifting dynamics around work-from-home policies, as well as her experiences navigating challenging situations as a board member.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Early Career

Part 2: Board Service and Company Insights

Part 3: Governance and Emerging Issues

Part 4: Personal Insights and Conclusion

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Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Part 1: Introduction and Early Career

Introduction to Teresa Briggs and Boardroom Governance

Teresa Briggs' Early Career and Transition to San Francisco

Transition from Audit to Market Development and Apple Client Leadership

Part 2: Board Service and Company Insights

Preparation for Board Service and Joining ServiceNow

ServiceNow's Workflow Platform and Growth

Warby Parker and Public Benefit Corporation Structure

Snowflake, DocuSign, and the Role of the Audit Committee

Part 3: Governance and Emerging Issues

Evolution of Audit Committee Responsibilities and Skillsets

ESG, Climate, and DEI Considerations in the Boardroom

Boardroom Diversity and the Current Landscape

AI's Impact on Business Strategy and Data Readiness

Geopolitical Changes and Supply Chain De-risking

Agility and Resilience in the Face of Disruption

Shareholder Activism and Proactive Board Actions

Founder Mentality vs. Institutional Governance

Staying Private Longer vs. Going Public

AI's Impact on Human Capital and Talent Planning

Post-Pandemic Work from Home Policies

Part 4: Personal Insights and Conclusion

Rapid Fire Questions

Conclusion and Podcast Information

Teresa Briggs: Audit Committees, AI, and the Evolving Role of Corporate Directors.

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Part 1: Introduction and Early Career

00:02Introduction to Teresa Briggs and Boardroom Governance

Introduction to Teresa Briggs and Boardroom Governance

02:38Teresa Briggs' Early Career and Transition to San Francisco

Teresa Briggs' Early Career and Transition to San Francisco

04:51Transition from Audit to Market Development and Apple Client Leadership

Transition from Audit to Market Development and Apple Client Leadership

Part 2: Board Service and Company Insights

07:34Preparation for Board Service and Joining ServiceNow

Preparation for Board Service and Joining ServiceNow

08:42ServiceNow's Workflow Platform and Growth

ServiceNow's Workflow Platform and Growth

11:41Warby Parker and Public Benefit Corporation Structure

Warby Parker and Public Benefit Corporation Structure

14:46Snowflake, DocuSign, and the Role of the Audit Committee

Snowflake, DocuSign, and the Role of the Audit Committee

Part 3: Governance and Emerging Issues

17:10Evolution of Audit Committee Responsibilities and Skillsets

Evolution of Audit Committee Responsibilities and Skillsets

20:23ESG, Climate, and DEI Considerations in the Boardroom

ESG, Climate, and DEI Considerations in the Boardroom

23:34Boardroom Diversity and the Current Landscape

Boardroom Diversity and the Current Landscape

25:30AI's Impact on Business Strategy and Data Readiness

AI's Impact on Business Strategy and Data Readiness

28:46Geopolitical Changes and Supply Chain De-risking

Geopolitical Changes and Supply Chain De-risking

32:30Agility and Resilience in the Face of Disruption

Agility and Resilience in the Face of Disruption

36:36Shareholder Activism and Proactive Board Actions

Shareholder Activism and Proactive Board Actions

38:40Founder Mentality vs. Institutional Governance

Founder Mentality vs. Institutional Governance

41:19Staying Private Longer vs. Going Public

Staying Private Longer vs. Going Public

45:11AI's Impact on Human Capital and Talent Planning

AI's Impact on Human Capital and Talent Planning

48:17Post-Pandemic Work from Home Policies

Post-Pandemic Work from Home Policies

Part 4: Personal Insights and Conclusion

50:00Rapid Fire Questions

Rapid Fire Questions

53:43Conclusion and Podcast Information

Conclusion and Podcast Information