What does great governance look like after more than two decades in the boardroom?
In this episode of *20 Years of Women on Boards – Inspire | Influence | Impact*, Claire Braund speaks with Chris Franks AM, an accomplished non-executive director whose governance career spans mutuals, financial services, international development, health and the not-for-profit sector.
Chris reflects on an extraordinary career journey from nursing to research, international development and some of Australia's leading member-owned organisations. She shares how purpose has shaped every board appointment, why strong chairs matter more than ever, and why board performance and accountability remain among governance's biggest challenges.
They also discuss:
• Building a purpose-driven board career
• The evolution of governance over the past 25 years
• Why women have transformed the boardroom
• The importance of board evaluations and performance
• Leadership, culture and organisational purpose
• Advice for aspiring directors
Whether you're beginning your board journey or are an experienced director, this conversation offers practical insights into effective governance and values-led leadership.
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