Podcast #166 | David Chun (CEO, Equilar): The Boardroom Diversity Backlash—A Shifting Pendulum

Episode #166 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast features David Chun, the Founder & CEO of Equilar, a leading provider of executive intelligence solutions for board and executive recruitment, compensation, and governance strategies.

They discuss the state of board diversity, the current backlash against DEI and ESG, and evolving board refreshment strategies. The conversation also explores trends in exec comp, the rise and fall of SPACs, and governance in private equity-backed companies.

Beyond they boardroom, we address the growing influence—and disruption—of Silicon Valley in Washington, D.C., the evolving dynamics of California’s business landscape, and the impact of AI on governance.

Finally, they examine the backlash against Delaware, including Elon Musk’s high-profile compensation case at Tesla, and broader geopolitical challenges, particularly those involving China

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