EY Center for Board Matters

We support board members in their oversight role by helping them address complex boardroom issues.

Our latest thinking


    Better Questions for Boards webcasts

    Our webcast series provides directors with insights and questions to consider as they engage with management on complex boardroom issues.

    Private Board Matters

    We support private board members by providing insights, tools and analysis on the issues and trends impacting their business.



    Corporate governance by the numbers

    The EY Center for Board Matters collects and analyzes governance data for thousands of US public companies through its proprietary corporate governance database.

    Audit Committee Leadership Network

    EY supports Tapestry Networks in bringing together audit committee chairs for timely, substantive discussions on issues affecting committees, boards and management today.


    The team

    Kris Pederson

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader
    Boardroom champion. Corporate director. Strategy leader. Long-term value architect. Purpose-focused professional. Enjoys skiing, running and golfing with her family in the mountains of Boulder, CO.
    Denver, USA

    Pat Niemann

    EY Americas Audit Committee Forum Leader
    Community champion. Family man. USC Trojan alum.
    Los Angeles, USA

    Robyn Bew

    West Region Leader, EY Center for Board Matters
    Boardroom advisor. Strategist. Accomplished writer and speaker. Knowledge builder. Outdoor sports enthusiast.
    Los Angeles, USA

    Dan Clifford

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Board Network Leader
    Connector of dots across the board ecosystem. Passionate about board composition, interviews, recruiting and onboarding. Enjoys soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, pickleball. Proud father and husband.
    Dallas, USA

    Barton Edgerton

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters, Corporate Governance Research Leader
    Governance researcher and advisor. Innovative problem solver. Curious learner. Experienced writer and speaker on board topics.
    Tysons, USA

    Jennifer Lee

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Audit and Risk Specialist
    Provider of board and audit committee insights. Conversent on financial reporting, risk and regulatory issues. Dedicated to family, team and client.
    Irvine, USA

    Cigdem Oktem

    EY US Central Region Center for Board Matters Leader
    Agile and future-focused leader. Cross-discipline, multicultural connector and innovator. Storyteller. Artist.
    Atlanta, USA

    Jamie Smith

    EY Americas Center for Board Matters Investor Outreach and Corporate Governance Director
    Trusted resource on corporate governance and institutional investor trends. Researcher and analyst. Lifelong learner. Mother and nature enthusiast.
    Denver, USA
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