Navigating Risk: Giles Thorley and Maria Kyriacou on Boardroom Leadership

Giles Thorley, CEO of Development Bank of Wales, and Maria Kyriacou, Chair of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, join Marc Barber, Director of Content at Criticaleye, to explore how CEOs and Boards can work together to navigate risk and make better decisions in an increasingly complex business environment.

Drawing on their extensive leadership experience across media, finance and private equity, Giles and Maria share insights on how Boards can support executives, challenge thinking and improve decision-making in times of uncertainty.

Discussion points include:

• The role of the Board in supporting executive teams and managing risk
• How Boards can challenge thinking and provide valuable perspective
• Balancing risk and opportunity when making strategic decisions
• Staying focused amid increasing volatility and uncertainty
• The importance of strong CEO and Chair relationships

A must-listen for CEOs, Chairs and senior leaders looking to strengthen Board effectiveness, improve decision-making and navigate the complexities of leadership in today’s rapidly changing environment.