An Investor’s View of Board Quality

E27 - An Investor’s View of Board Quality

Published: November 19, 2025

Duration: 25:56

How do investors assess the quality of boards? To start, they look for well-defined and transparent director roles and responsibilities, says Aeisha Mastagni, a CalSTRS senior portfolio manager.


In this episode, Mastagni and NACD’s Marcel Bucsescu look at the investor’s perspective on board effectiveness. They explore the importance of clear disclosures, board quality red flags, and the ways in which Mastagni and other investors interact with and influence boards.


Host: Marcel Bucsescu, NACD vice president of strategic engagement


Guest: Aeisha Mastagni, senior port...