Category: Technology

Sandra E. Peterson

Courage In The Boardroom: Microsoft Lead Director Sandi Peterson

The attack on Ukraine started long before Russian forces set foot on Ukrainian soil, with nation-state actors reaching through cyberspace to stalk its infrastructure. Fortunately, the country had a powerful ally in Microsoft, whose efforts to defend the country led our selection committee to honor them with CBM’s 2023 Courage in the Boardroom award. Lead director Sandi Peterson shares a boardroom perspective on the tech company’s role in fending off the threat of cyber weapon deployment and on other challenging issues faced by today’s boards.

Director Of The Year: Visa And Topgolf Callaway’s John Lundgren

Cultivating a high-performance board that satisfies a spectrum of stakeholders while still offering up inviting returns isn’t easy—especially over the long haul. John Lundgren’s ability to deliver on both counts is a masterclass in how to do it right.

Use New Technology To Attract Gen Z To The Office

Post-pandemic efforts to get employees back to a shared workspace has been a struggle for companies of all sizes. Eight ways new tech can help.

Holding Data Hostage: What Directors Need To Know About Ransomware

Threat actors are by nature untrustworthy, and there’s no guarantee that an attacker who steals or encrypts data will restore it as agreed.

Special Report: Boards, AI, Technology & Risk

The same digital tools delivering transformative capabilities and greater efficiency often introduce—or magnify—risk. Here’s what board members need to know about spotting and addressing new vulnerabilities.

Accelerating Digital Transformation: Embrace And Overcome Uncertainty

Companies need to prioritize agility to keep up with the pace of change.

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