C-Suite Perspectives

Companies are increasingly focused on employee performance, which is challenging but also gives CHROs and CFOs an opportunity to collaborate. How can these key functions work together to reinforce culture, drive organizational change, and influence the CEO and board?
 
Join host Diana Scott and guests Henry Artalejo, SVP of global human resources at Griffith Foods, Matt Corker, EVP and chief financial officer at Griffith Foods, and Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio. Find out what defines a people-first organization in 2026, how the CHRO-CFO partnership can drive culture and compensation conversations, and why AI transformation is an opportunity for HR to rebrand itself.
 
This special episode was recorded on June 3 at the 2026 CHRO Summit, hosted by The Conference Board in Chicago.
 
For more from The Conference Board:
CHRO Summit: Turning Uncertainty into Growth
The Conference Board to Honor S&P Global and UL Solutions at 2026 People First
People First: Elevating Talent for the Future (Event)

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Sara Murray, Managing Director, International at The Conference Board Europe, is joined by Alejandro Fiorito, Economist at The Conference Board Europe, to unpack the latest results from the Measure of CEO Confidence for Europe survey. 

Together, they examine the factors weighing on CEO confidence; explore signs of resilience at the industry level; and discuss how European business leaders view geopolitical risks, long-term competitiveness, and growth opportunities both within and beyond Europe. 

More from The Conference Board:  

2 Years Below Neutral: European CEO Confidence Falls as Outlook Deteriorates 


Measure of CEO Confidence for Europe Dashboard 


CEO Confidence Still Wavering, Investments Stalled, EU Reforms in the Spotlight 


The 2026 Agenda for Business Leaders: Reimagining the Future in Europe

Amid polarization and deadlock, how can people in the United States better understand the habits and responsibilities that sustain a free society? 

   

The United States has practiced the same type of government since the late 1700s, enduring through vast societal and technological changes. What are the biggest political challenges facing America as it turns 250, and how can citizens lead the country forward? 

  

Join David Young and guest Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to find out why today's era reminds Levin of the Gilded Age, why political leaders must embrace coalition-building, and why today's challenges are numerous but far from insurmountable. 

  

For more from The Conference Board: 

250 Years Forward: Strengthening an American Future 


A Stable Democracy at 250: Trusted Elections as the Foundation 


Trusted Elections Are the Foundation of Economic Growth and Business Confidence

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Barbara Mendes-Jorge, sustainability communications expert and guest host, speaks with Tashmeem Muntazir Chowdhury, senior vice president and head of ESG and sustainable finance at BRAC Bank, about the changing landscape of sustainable finance and the growing expectations of ESG investors.
They discuss why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a compliance exercise; how companies can strengthen investor confidence through better data, governance, and reporting; and why sustainable finance continues to gain momentum despite evolving regulations and market scrutiny. The conversation also examines sustainable finance opportunities in Bangladesh and the role of public-private partnerships in supporting climate resilience and inclusive growth.
More from The Conference Board:
·         EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026
·         The Sustainability Reset
·         Corporate Governance in an Era of Sustained Disruption
·         Europe 2026: Competitiveness, Clean Industrial Policy, and Institutional Reform

The US is still the premier investment opportunity. Marc S. Cooper of Solomon Partners explains why. 

  

This special episode was recorded on May 6 at the 2026 M&A Summit, hosted by The Conference Board in New York. 

 

After last year's strong M&A market, 2026 is being powered by corporate strategic acquisitions. What's the overall health of M&A and of the US as an investment opportunity? 

  

Join Steve Odland and guest Marc S. Cooper, chairman and CEO of Solomon Partners, to find out the state of the deals market, the challenges facing middle market private equity, and why the US remains the world's top destination. 

 

For more from The Conference Board: 

2026 M&A Summit - New York 


Reshaping Strategy: Navigating M&A in the Next Era 


Deregulation Reshapes Financial Oversight