Refreshing the Boardroom

Board refreshment may seem like a numbers game at some companies: years served, age reached. But curiosity, not tenure, is a key factor that determines whether a director still contributes effectively.

In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, a director on the board of Bailard, Health Equity, and Somnigroup International, and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss board refreshment strategies. They explore the mechanisms used for board refreshment, how to safeguard institutional knowledge, and why board culture and refreshment go hand in hand.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Evelyn Dilsaver, audit committee chair, Somnigroup International; director, Bailard, Healthy Equity, PACS Group, QuidelOrtho; advisory board member, Protiviti

Related NACD Resources:

• “How to Proactively Approach Board Refreshment”
• “The Case for Term Limits”
• Director Essentials: Board and Director Evaluations

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BoardVision™, the official podcast of NACD, engages directors, aspiring directors, CEOs, executives, and the broader business community on significant issues facing corporate boards. Produced by the Directorship magazine team, the podcast is available on the third Wednesday of every month.

In each episode, NACD speaks with industry leaders and governance experts to explore the stories and challenges of what it means to be a successful director.