Boardroom Confidential

• S3E5 – Penny Bingham-Hall: Planning for cyber-attacks, climate governance in action, and building a boardroom portfolio

  Co-chair of Supply Nation and Fortescue director Penny Bingham-Hall joins Boardroom Confidential to unpack some of the major issues facing today's boards: harnessing AI's predictive power, overseeing cyber risk in a "when, not if" world, and lifting climate governance from compliance to capability.   We also explore the craft of a high-performing board (diverse, collegiate, agenda-sharp), how to build a deliberate portfolio career, and why First Nations procurement is a powerful, practical lever for impact.   Key Themes:   AI readiness starts with data — know what data you hold, who owns it, and whether your architecture can use it. When cyber hits: plan, then get out of the way — management runs the incident; the chair streamlines comms. Climate governance in action — treat year one of mandatory reporting as a learning year; close data gaps early. Board craft — diverse yet collegiate boards, agenda discipline, safe debate Portfolio building — define your value proposition, test culture and values fit, and be deliberate about mix. Procurement for impact — First Nations supplier engagement as a practical pathway to Reconciliation. Click here for video versions of our podcasts on YouTube

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• Special Episode - From the Server Room to the Boardroom: AI, Identity and the Cyber Risks Directors Can't Ignore

  Presented by Okta   Cyber security has become a core governance issue, not just an IT problem. In this episode, Mathew Graham, Chief Security Officer for Asia–Pac at Okta, explains why identity is now the front line of security — and what that means for directors. He outlines how cyber risk has shifted from firewalls to cloud systems, remote work and interconnected supply chains, where most breaches now begin with compromised credentials.   Mathew clarifies the board's role in setting risk appetite, shaping a culture of security, and holding management accountable through clear, risk‑focused reporting. He challenges common misconceptions ("compliant = secure") and highlights the danger of relying on a single tech provider.   He also explores AI's dual edge — accelerating attacks and strengthening defence — and why non‑human identities like bots and AI agents must be secured. Finally, Mathew shares practical steps: stronger MFA, regular simulations and one big question every board should ask — who has access to our most critical data?   Key Takeaways:   ·       From tech issue to business risk — why cyber has moved from the server room to the boardroom, with identity now the critical perimeter. ·       Board vs management roles — the board sets the "what" and "why" (risk appetite, culture of security); management owns the "how". ·       Good cyber reporting — concise, risk-focused dashboards over jargon-heavy reports; red flags when leaders can't answer "who has access to what?". ·       SMEs and NFPs — how resource-constrained organisations can use ACSC guidance, baseline controls and targeted investment to lift their posture. ·       AI as accelerator — attackers using AI for better phishing, faster vulnerability discovery and malware, while defenders use AI for anomaly detection. ·       Non-human identities & supply chain risk — bots and AI agents as new identities to secure, and why many major breaches now start with a third party.

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• S3E4 – Tim Trumper: Building AI-ready boards, chair succession done right, and leading through volatility

  Former NRMA Chair Tim Trumper joins Boardroom Confidential to talk about AI in the boardroom, data-led transformations, and the craft of modern chairing. Drawing on his book AI: Game On, Tim explores one of the central governance questions of our time — "who or what decides?" — and how directors can set guardrails that protect customers while still unleashing innovation.   Tim shares practical playbooks from the NRMA's reinvention journey, why whole-of-board learning beats delegating AI to a single expert, and how great chairs keep the "silent voice of the customer" present in every discussion. Plus: chair succession that actually works, and leading through an era where volatility is the constant.   Key Themes:   ·       AI in the boardroom — deciding who or what decides, setting boundaries, and avoiding inaction ·       Guardrails without brake lights — a "data/AI Hippocratic oath" to do no harm while innovating ·       Leaders must use the tools — boards should get hands-on with AI, not delegate it to one expert ·       Customer-first data — using insight to solve problems in real time and define "what good looks like" ·       Chair craft — curiosity, empathy, and the "silent voice of the customer" in every meeting ·       Chair succession — start early, plan for fit not just skills, and communicate openly ·       Boards in a VUCA world — adapt fast, think creatively, and stay flexible amid uncertainty Click here to watch a video version of the podcast on YouTube        

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• S3E3 – Taryn Williams: Shifting from founder to director, balancing AI opportunities with guardrails, and boards' growing responsibility for brand and reputation

  From founding her first company at 21 to building and exiting multiple tech ventures, Taryn Williams has spent her career at the intersection of talent, media and innovation. In this episode, the award-winning entrepreneur and director reflects on the mindset behind scaling fast-growing businesses, the challenge of stepping back as a founder, and how she's navigating the next wave of disruption through AI and digital transformation. Now serving on several boards across technology and creative industries, Taryn shares her perspective on how boards can better engage with brand and reputation — and why curiosity and emotional intelligence are fast becoming some of the most valuable skills in the boardroom. Key Themes: ·       From founder to director: shifting from execution to oversight ·       Building strong teams, mentors and advisory boards ·       Boards' growing responsibility for brand and reputation ·       Balancing AI opportunity with governance and guardrails ·       The future skills boards will need — and why EQ matters most Click here for the video version of the podcast on YouTube    

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• S3E2 – David Gallop: Staying calm in a crisis, lessons from the NRL & Football Australia, and how to make a CEO-Chair relationship work

  David Gallop AM — former CEO of the NRL and Football Australia —share lessons on leadership, crisis, and culture from a career spent in the spotlight. In this conversation, David reflects on two decades at the helm of high-profile sports, the experiences he's carried into the boardroom, and what makes an effective chair in today's governance landscape. Now chair of Venues NSW and Step One Clothing, and a director at Tabcorp and Cricket NSW, David gives insights on handling crises, the balance between board and management, and the art of succession planning. Key themes: •    Staying calm and focused under scrutiny •    Building trust and boundaries between board and management •    The chair–CEO relationship and what makes it work •    Diversity, gender balance and leadership pipelines •    Culture, communication and respect in times of change

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