Podcast #156 | Andrew Shagrin and David Chekroun: Co-Founders of ICG at ESCP Business School in Paris

Episode #156 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast features Drew Shagrin and David Chekroun, the co-founders and co-directors of the Institute of Corporate Governance at ESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris) Business School.

The conversation explores key contrasts between U.S., French, and broader European corporate governance practices. They discuss stakeholder dynamics, regulatory approaches to ESG, and boardroom diversity.

Additionally, they examine distinctive governance features in France, such as the governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and employee representation on boards.

They also address the transformative impact of AI on corporate governance and explore innovative models like the Entreprise à Mission and Public Benefit Corporations, highlighting the growing emphasis on balancing profit with social responsibility.

You can listen to the episode directly in the Boardroom Governance Podcast website (where you can find all the show notes), or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts such as in: Apple or Spotify.

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