About this event
One of the most critical responsibilities of the board is ensuring effective leadership — both today and in the future. Yet many directors acknowledge that assessing CEO performance and maintaining confidence in succession readiness remain persistent challenges. Boards often receive extensive reporting on organisational performance, but may have limited visibility into the strength of the executive leadership team, the development of future CEO candidates, and the organisation’s preparedness for an unexpected leadership transition.
This roundtable will explore how boards can strengthen oversight of CEO performance while maintaining appropriate governance boundaries. Participants will discuss the indicators that provide meaningful insight into leadership effectiveness, the role of the board in evaluating executive talent, and how directors can gain confidence in succession plans without becoming involved in management decisions.
The discussion will also examine the distinction between emergency and long-term succession planning, the warning signs of succession risk, and how leading boards ensure leadership continuity through regular monitoring, talent visibility and disciplined succession processes.
What we'll cover
How can boards effectively monitor CEO performance beyond financial and operational outcomes?
- What visibility should directors have into executive talent and leadership development?
- How often should boards review succession readiness?
- What distinguishes robust succession planning from a compliance exercise?
- How can boards balance oversight of leadership talent without drifting into management?
Who should attend
Chairs, non-executive directors and company secretaries who carry accountability for oversight and want to sharpen how their board approaches AI. The conversation is pitched for directors, not specialists, no technical background is assumed.
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