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, compliance, and risk 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

• Following the Rules podcast "On why ethics and compliance professionals need a more influential voice in the boardroom, and the obstacles standing in their way"

• Great Women in Compliance podcast, Ep. 272 — "Board Bond: Why Ethics & Compliance Professionals Should Be on Boards and How to Get on One"

• Financial Times — "Was a pursuit of company values ever more than performative?"

Executive Bio & Headshot

Vera Cherepanova is the Executive Director of the Boards of the Future. With over two decades of global experience in audit, compliance, and ethics, 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

• "Ethics isn’t soft—it’s strategic."

• "Boards don’t just need financial expertise. They need integrity expertise."

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

• "The boardroom of the future is one where values and strategy sit at the same table."

Contact Press & Speaking Inquiries

info@newboards.org
LinkedIn: Boards of the Future