About Boards of the Future®

Boards of the Future® is a U.S.-based nonprofit initiative with a global reach dedicated to increasing the presence of ethics, risk, and compliance professionals in corporate boardrooms. We advocate for values-based leadership by promoting boardroom diversity of thought, ethical foresight, and strategic risk competence. Our work spans advocacy, education, mentorship, and thought leadership with a global reach.

Learn more at: www.newboards.org

Recent Media Appearances

• Ethicast: "Ten Ways Boards Should Oversee Ethics”

• NACD Exclusive — “From Hotline to Headline: How Boards Can Strengthen Whistleblowing Oversight”

• The Financial Times Executive Education — "Public Silence and Responsibility: The Evolving Role of the Board"

Executive Bio & Headshot

Vera Cherepanova is the Executive Director of the Boards of the Future®. With over two decades of global experience in business ethics, risk, and governance, she has advised multinational companies and spoken at leading governance forums. Vera is also a published author, podcast guest, and advocate for boardroom innovation.

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Key Quotes & Talking Points

• "Business ethics should be understood in terms of power."

• "Boards should oversee company culture, but start with their own first."

• "Ethics and Compliance leaders are often the only ones trained to speak truth to power."

• "Effective governance benefits when board composition reflects the organisation’s risk profile."

Contact Press & Speaking Inquiries

info@newboards.org
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