In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Rosa Zeegers, Partner of Newport LLC, a Marketing & Branding Strategist and Transformational Global Business Executive. Rosa had successfully led global Fortune 500 brands and businesses in various industries, ranging from Consumer Goods (Unilever), to Airlines (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines), Toys & Entertainment (Mattel), Retail (Justice) and Publishing, Events & Entertainment (National Geographic), to new growth levels. Their conversation of...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Dr. Fabio Oliveira. Dr. Oliveira has more than 14 years as an academic. He teaches management, digital technologies, marketing, digital transformation, and business strategy for MBA and Master students in Business School Sao Paulo, Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, University of Hertfordshire, University of Ulster, London Metropolitan University, University of Solent and Henley Business School. Dr. Oliveira is a certified instructor of Artificial...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Advocate (Adv.) Selebalo Ntepe, the Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors Lesotho. Advocate (Adv.) Selebalo Ntepe was part of a team of Corporate Governance practitioners which developed Lesotho’s first governance code, the Mohlomi Corporate Governance Code. He was entrusted to present the highlights of code during its international launch in August 2021.   Their conversation of this episode covers topics regarding Lesotho’s economy,...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Michele Wucker, famous author and policy analyst. Michele’s newly published book, You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World is a must-read book to understand the connections between individuals’ risk profile and global risk management.   Introduction and Overview • Focuses on risk (3:09) • Brings many facets together so non-specialists can access information and knowledge (3:45)   Inspiration and Motivation for...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Professor Lourdes Casanova, the senior lecturer of management and director of Emerging Markets Institute at Cornell University. She has been devoting her research in emerging markets multinational companies for many years with numerous publications and books regarding multinational companies.   Introduction and Overview - Lourdes focuses her research on emerging multinationals (2:10)   Emerging Multinationals vs Multinational Companies from Advanced...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Lesley Stephenson, Publisher and Owner of Governance Magazine. They discuss the 21 year journey of this global publication.   Introduction and Overview: - Worked on publishing the first corporate governance code – Cadbury Report on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance (2:15) - Published Greenbury Report on director remuneration and the Hampel Report which reviewed the original Cadbury Code (2:31) - Publisher of Financial Times Board Director...

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In this episode, Lyndsey Zhang, shares with us her newly released book, The Surge – An Overview of China’s Rapidly Evolving Corporate Governance and Coming ESG Revolution! Starting May 3rd, 2021, you can receive a 40% discount on the purchase of the Kindle version of the book on Amazon for a limited time. Episode Highlights (with timestamps) • Inspiration behind the writing of “The Surge” (2:14) - Education background and experience working in both US and Chinese companies •Titling the...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Dr. Kwan Kew Lai, a Harvard Medical faculty physician, with a specialty in infectious diseases. She is a disaster relief medical volunteer who has volunteered her medical services all over the world.   The conversation of this episode focuses on the insights Dr. Lai will give us detailing the impact investment projects in Africa from a doctor’s experience.   Introduction and Overview: - Dr. Lai’s “why” behind the volunteer work she does and why she...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance and Strategic Leadership at Henley Business School in the UK, Emeritus Professor of International Management Development at Cranfield University’s School of Management. Their conversation of this episode covers various hot topics regarding the Emerging Challenges for Corporate Boards and Board Chairs. Conversation Highlights (with timestamps) Different interest groups represented by board...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Fedor Heijl, Chair of Vistage in Netherland. Board Chair of TechnoParts B.V.. and a family business trusted advisor. This is the second part of Lyndsey and Fedor’s conversation. Topics of this episode are focused on the new governance model of family-owned business. Conversation with Fedor Heijl Highlights Vistage and Fedor’s role as Vistage Chair o Passion of coaching and mentoring next generation (2:00) o Value creation environment (6:00) ...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Fedor Heijl, Chair of Vistage in Netherland. Board Chair of TechnoParts B.V.. and a family business trusted advisor. Their conversation of this episode is regarding the company culture of family-owned business. Conversation with Fedor Heijl Highlights The beauty of Netherland and Netherland culture o Netherland with diverse culture (4:00) o World-class R&D center (5:30) Key reasons of Netherland family-owned company’s success o...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Marie-Josée Privyk, Head of ESG Innovation and Customer Success at Novisto Inc.. Marie-Josee is an extensive ESG Advisor to companies and investors with nearly 30 years of experience in capital markets. Their conversation of this episode focuses on various topics on today’s ESG reporting and compliance standards, challenges for companies, and directions for future regulatory development and ESG reporting trends. Conversation Highlights Overall...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Agnes Tai, Senior Partner of Yaozhi Asset Management International and an ESG thought leader. And Agnes has been a sustainable investor for many years. The conversation of this episode focuses on stewardship and ESG reporting challenges and development in major Asian finance hubs. Conversation Highlights Stewardship in Asia Actively Proxy voting is just started in Asian companies, especially for E and S factors (4:00) Stewardship in Asia...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Agnes Tai, Senior Partner of Yaozhi Asset Management International and an ESG thought leader. And Agnes has been a sustainable investor for many years. Conversation of this episode is focusing on how government, local organizations and investors drive ESG movement in major Asian finance hubs. Conversation Highlights How Agnes started Sustainable Investment and latest career with Yaozhi Asset Management (1:30) Different terms –...

In this episode, Lyndsey moderates a debate between Patrick Dunne and Clint Bartlett.  Patrick and Clint share their opinions regarding the effectiveness of Impact Investment in Africa and other related topics from their different roles in the impact investment ecosystem. Conversation Highlights (with timestamps) What is impact investment? (2:10) What kind of structure is most effective for impact investing? (10:00) Challenges finding good impact investing project in Africa...

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Nawar Alsaadi, Acting-Chief Strategy & ESG Officer at Mark Labs. Nawar is a sustainable investment professional and experienced activist investor.

In this episode, Lyndsey and Vivian Lin continue the conversation by Vivian sharing her commendation regarding China investment opportunities by industry sectors and geographic location.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Vivian Lin, partner and portfolio manager for William Blair’s China A- Shares Growth strategy and a global research analyst covering Chinese equities.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Clint Bartlett, professional impact investment consultant and strategy advisor from South Africa. Clint has worked across Sub-Saharan Africa, the US, the UK and Europe on projects related to impact strategy and sustainable finance.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Clint Bartlett, professional impact investment consultant and strategy advisor from South Africa. Clint has worked across Sub-Saharan Africa, the US, the UK and Europe on projects related to impact strategy and sustainable finance.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Christine Raynaud, a board member of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She is passionate about transforming people's lives with better jobs, training and education, and has been mentoring and advising various HRTech and Education ventures in Asia.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Diana Wu David, the author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration and is an adjunct professor of leadership at Columbia Business School's EMBA Global Asia.

In this episode, Lyndsey talks with Mr. Mukesh Butani and Ms. Madhura Bhat from BMR Legal in India. BMR Legal is a leading boutique/attorney firm specializing in corporate international tax and transfer pricing and also advising on Indian Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies. Mr. Butani is the Founder and Managing Director of BMR Legal with significant experience in advising Fortune 500 multinationals and large Indian business houses on a wide range of matters relating to FDI policy,...