Inspiring Leaders Podcast: From CPO to NED – Tea Colaianni on Boardroom Impact (ft. Tea Colaianni, SID, Watches of Switzerland)

Tea Colaianni, Senior Independent Director at Watches of Switzerland and portfolio Non-Executive Director, shares her journey from Chief People Officer to the Boardroom and the unique strengths HR leaders bring as NEDs.

Hosted by Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, we explore the transition from executive to NED roles, the importance of effective governance, the evolving role of HR at board level, and what boards should focus on when it comes to culture, inclusion and the future of work.

Discussion points include:

• Tea Colaianni’s career journey from law to Chief People Officer to Non-Executive Director
• Key challenges and lessons from transitioning into the boardroom after an executive career
• The unique value CPOs bring to boards and what’s holding more HR leaders back from NED roles
• What makes a Board high-performing and the responsibilities of a Senior Independent Director
• How boards can take meaningful action on culture, inclusion and diversity
• What boards are missing about the future of work and how HR leaders can prepare to step up