The launch of the Inside the Boardroom Chair’s Series, in partnership with Korn Ferry and NGM Group, brought together Chairs and Directors for a private, board-level discussion on “The Future of the Board: Leading for Resilience, Relevance, and Responsibility.” The inaugural session featured Ross McEwan, Chair of BHP, who shared perspectives from his extensive leadership experience across major financial and corporate institutions.

The conversation explored the evolving role of Boards in navigating complexity, organisational change, stakeholder expectations and long-term resilience, with particular attention to the challenges facing major organisations amid the energy transition and shifting global environment. Ross reflected on the leadership responsibilities of Chairs and Directors and the importance of maintaining relevance, accountability and trust.

The exclusive luncheon provided a confidential setting for peer-to-peer exchange among Australia’s board leaders, creating an opportunity to share experiences and perspectives on the future of governance and the qualities required to lead Boards effectively through periods of significant change.