Nora Denzel: Technology Leadership in the Boardroom

Nora Denzel: Technology Leadership in the Boardroom

Author: Evan Epstein January 27, 2025 Duration: 58:12
Nora Denzel is a distinguished Silicon Valley technology executive with extensive leadership experience. She serves as the Lead Independent Director and Chair of the NomGov Committee at AMD, while also serving on the boards of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), SUSE S.A., and NACD. In this episode, we dive into key topics shaping technology governance and boardroom leadership, including: 1) Insights from the 2024 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Driving Trust and Value, co-chaired by Nora; 2) The evolving role of technology and AI governance in the boardroom; 3) Board composition and the importance of technology expertise; 4) Regulatory risks associated with AI; and 5) The intersection of strategy and technology governance. Thank you for tuning in—I greatly value your support! If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with your network. For more insights and to support this podcast, please subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com. This episode is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

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