The New Board Briefing: What Directors Expect from Privacy, Cyber and AI Leaders

The constantly evolving and converging worlds of privacy, cyber and artificial demand more frequent, strategic, transparent and actionable updates from senior leaders to boards of directors. This panel brings together senior executives and board members from leading financial institutions to explore how expectations are shifting from traditional compliance reporting to risk-informed narratives that enhance board awareness and shape enterprise strategy. Panelists will share insights into what boards want to hear — content, frequency, and format — along with emerging best practices for senior leader/board information sharing. The discussion will highlight the growing intersection of AI governance with privacy and cyber risk, and how leaders can communicate complex, fast-moving issues to build trust and drive oversight. Attendees will leave with practical guidance on elevating board engagement, aligning risk reporting with strategic priorities, maintaining open lines of communication and strengthening the partnership between executive leadership and the board.

What you will learn: 

• How to shift focus from traditional compliance-based reporting to risk-informed narratives that provide board members better insights and drive more effective enterprise decision-making.
• Understanding how board members think about their duties and what type of information is essential for them to be successful in their roles. 
• Practical tips for ongoing executive leader/board interaction.