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    Boards are navigating an increasingly complex governance landscape, with resilience, oversight and long-term performance under sharper focus than ever.

    Our governance, cyber and risk advisory partners regularly engage with Boards and their Directors about the pace and scale of change confronting them. From succession planning and organisational resilience to cyber preparedness and evolving risk expectations, Boards face increasing complexity and pressure to exercise effective stewardship while positioning their organisations for a sustainable future.

    In this series of articles, we discuss three topics that are currently high up on Boards' agendas:

    • Board succession planning;
    • Cybersecurity; and
    • Risk management.

    If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised, please contact your usual Ashurst contact or any of the contacts in each article.

    Ashurst is proud to be a Supporting Sartner of the Financial Review BOSS Director Awards 2026 gala held on 19 May in Sydney.

    Articles

    Board Succession Planning – Structuring your Board for Performance

    Key succession planning considerations for building high-performing Boards.


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    Building Structure image - used in the 2026 Australian boardroom agenda article

    Navigating the rupture: the 2026 Australian boardroom agenda 

    How can Boards navigate risks in an era of geopolitical volatility, shifting regulatory expectations and emerging technologies like AI?

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