Toronto, Canada, April 7, 2025 – In an era of rising trade barriers, geopolitical upheaval, environmental catastrophes, and social inequality, corporate boards are facing unprecedented pressures. A new book, The Future Boardroom, provides a playbook for directors and executives to steer their companies through these turbulent times while maintaining resilience and long-term value.
Written by Helle Bank Jorgensen, a leading expert in corporate governance, The Future Boardroom – How to Transform in Turbulent Times offers strategic insights and actionable solutions for boardrooms navigating today’s most pressing challenges. Addressing challenges such as supply chain disruptions and the complexities of managing reputational risks in an era of heightened social expectations, this book is an essential resource for business leaders determined to future-proof their organizations.
As many corporate leaders abandon their progressive environmental and social policies, Helle asks: Has the drive for corporate sustainability, DEI, and ESG crashed and burned? Her answer is a resounding No. We need more diversity and leaders with the competence, courage, and compassion to lead their organizations in these turbulent times.
“In a world where volatility is the only certainty, board directors must evolve from stewards of compliance to stewards of the future,” says Helle Bank Jorgensen. “This book equips them with the insight and foresight needed to lead in an unpredictable world.”
The book leverages insights from global business leaders such as:
- Dominic Barton (Chair: Rio Tinto)
- Francesca Ecsery (NED: Air France, Haffner Energy and more)
- Martin Wolf (Chief Economics Commentator: Financial Times)
- Claudia Sender (Director: Embraer, Telefonica & Holcim)
- Mervyn King (Chair Emeritus: King Code of Corporate Governance South Africa)
Ron O’Hanley, CEO and chair of State Street calls it “a significant rethink of what is required of boards and board members to execute their oversight mandate.”
The Future Boardroom’s e-book version will be released on April 7, 2025 on Amazon, and the hard copy will be available on May 22, 2025, on Amazon and local bookstores.
Ron O’Hanley, CEO and chair of State Street calls it “a significant rethink of what is required of boards and board members to execute their oversight mandate.”
The Future Boardroom’s e-book version will be released on March 31, 2025 on Amazon, and the hard copy will be available on May 22, 2025, on Amazon and local bookstores.
For interviews with Helle Bank Jorgensen or further information, please contact: Maja Falvo, Marketing Manager, Competent Boards maja.falvo@competentboards.com
About Helle Bank Jorgensen Helle Bank Jorgensen, the CEO and founder of Competent Boards , is an internationally recognized voice on governance, sustainability, climate, and nature. Beyond her work with Competent Boards, Helle has initiated several pioneering projects. These include the world’s first green account, the first integrated report, the first holistic supply chain program and many other innovative business solutions, including her latest endeavour the Amazon bestseller The Future Boardroom: How to Transform in Turbulent Times. Helle frequently contributes to Financial Times’ Agenda, Board Agenda, and has been featured in interviews by numerous prominent publications. Among numerous awards, she received the Corporate Governance Hall of Fame by IR (Investor Relation) Magazine in 2024, the Corporate Governance Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, the Peter Dey Governance Achievement Award from the Governance Professionals of Canada 2024, and the Globe and Mail 50 Changemakers for 2023 list. Learn more about Helle here.
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