Driving Excellence
In the Driving Excellence video series, the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence is joined by leaders who are reimagining solutions to problems, influencing business, and pursuing excellence. These leaders share their experiences and insights on corporate governance matters, best practices when inside and outside of the boardroom, and what they believe is key to driving excellence.
Driving Excellence: The Corporate Secretary as a Strategic Boardroom Partner with Paul Washington
Paul Washington, President and CEO of the Society for Corporate Governance, joins Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq, to explore the evolving role of the corporate secretary in supporting effective governance. Their conversation examines how corporate secretaries can serve as trusted, neutral partners to the board by shaping information flow, offering candid perspective, and helping directors navigate complex decisions.
Watch this Driving Excellence episode to explore:
• Why corporate secretaries are uniquely positioned to connect the board, management, and investors
• How directors can draw on their corporate secretary’s knowledge, candor, and institutional perspective
• Where boards must clarify decision-making responsibility as artificial intelligence becomes embedded across the business
• Why governance practices should reflect each company’s strategy, culture, and circumstances
• How continuous learning, thoughtful board leadership, and ongoing evaluation can strengthen board effectiveness