Podcast #168 | Joe Hurd: Governance in Times of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity)

Episode #168 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast features Joe Hurd, a Silicon Valley-based technology executive and experienced public company director.

Joe is an Operating Partner at SOSV, a global venture capital firm, and serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Trustpilot Group, Hays, and Lloyd’s of London.

They cover his executive career in both business and government service, and how those experiences shaped his understanding of technology and business.

Joe also shares his experiences navigating board service, including the challenges and opportunities he’s faced in the boardrooms of both UK and US companies.

They discuss the evolving dynamics of DEI and ESG in corporate governance and how boards are adapting to increasing political and regulatory pressures.

He also offers his perspective on the rise of AI and its impact on business strategy and governance.

Finally, they explore how boards are evaluating performance, managing employee engagement (particularly in the UK context), and preparing for future challenges in an unpredictable business environment.

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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