Bank Board Insights Series Part VII: From Good to Great, Elevate Your Bank’s Performance with Boardroom Mastery!

In this Travillian Next episode, Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory at Travillian, and James Stevens, Partner and Co-leader of Financial Institutions Group at Troutman Pepper, discuss effective board governance and board evolution in the banking industry. They highlight the key functions of a board, such as establishing purpose and strategy, selecting and evaluating management, determining risk appetite, ensuring compliance, and serving as ambassadors for the bank.

With the evolving landscape, the demands on board oversight have increased significantly, making board engagement in risk management and compliance crucial, especially in today’s regulatory environment. They highlight how boards can be strategic assets for banks, offering valuable insights into enhancing board governance and dynamics in this Bank Board Insights series.

This conversation is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

More Information

For more information please e-mail Indra Elangovan directly at ielangovan@travilliangroup.com or to read the rest of the Travillian Next Bank Board Insights series please click one of the links below:

Part I: A Thriving Bank Requires a Thriving Board – Let’s Make it Happen!

Part II: Risk Governance with Contributing Guest Michele Wucker

Part III: How to Dress For SUCCESSion

Part IV: Are Bank Boards Risky Enough?

Part V: A Panel Discussion on Strategic Board Talent and Expertise

Part VI: Crucial Steps for Board Members in Ensuring Effective BSA/AML Oversight


Travillian’s Banking and FinTech Practice provides Search and Talent Advisory services to depository institutions across the country. Established in 1998, the firm has built a unique platform that touches every corner of the industry. To learn more, click here, or get in touch below!

​​Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory
(443) 844-2798 | ielangovan@travillaingroup.com

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