Refreshing the Boardroom

E38 - Refreshing the Boardroom

Published: August 19, 2026

Duration: 17:44

Board refreshment may seem like a numbers game at some companies: years served, age reached. But curiosity, not tenure, is a key factor that determines whether a director still contributes effectively.

In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, a director on the board of Bailard, Health Equity, and Somnigroup International, and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss board refreshment strategies. They explore the mechanisms used for board refreshment, how to safeguard institutional knowledge, and why board culture and refreshment go hand in hand.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Evelyn Dilsaver, audit committee chair, Somnigroup International...