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The Evolving Mandate of the Modern Board
20 August 2026 12:30pm
Book your place on our open webinar, ‘The Evolving Mandate of the Modern Board’. Taking place from 12.30pm - 1:30pm on Thursday, 20th August. The webinar is in partnership with OnBoard.
Boards today are operating in an environment defined by complexity, accelerated change, and expanding expectations. From heightened risk oversight to emerging technologies, the mandate of the modern board continues to evolve.
Our expert speakers for this webinar will explore how boards are redefining their role - from shaping organisational culture and succession planning to strengthening resilience and decision-making in uncertain times. Our speakers include:
- John Hogan, Chairperson, IPB Insurance
- Evelyn Savage, Company Secretary & Director of Legal and Sustainability, IPB Insurance
- Rick Doten, Governance Advisory Council, OnBoard
As part of our remit to make Ireland an exemplar of corporate governance, booking for this webinar is open to members and non-members.
John Hogan Chairperson, IPB Insurance
John has served on the Board of IPB since January 2019.He previously served as a County Councillor for Tipperary and as a member of the former Tipperary VEC and Tipperary ETB from 1999 to 2019, performing the role of Tipperary ETB Chairperson from 2014 to 2019. He served as ETBI President, following from his considerable work at local and national level for the ETB and broader education sectors. John is a member of the IoD and the Insurance Institute of Ireland, with a Diploma in Corporate Direction and a Professional Certificate in Governance.
Evenlyn Savage Company Secretary & Director of Legal and Sustainability, IPB Insurance
Evelyn Savage has over 15 years’ experience in the insurance sector. She is a qualified solicitor, with a background spanning legal leadership, company secretarial roles, and ESG implementation in Irish and international insurers During her career to date, Evelyn has worked in a broad range of roles, including head of legal, company secretary, insurance advisory and litigation solicitor and a general practice solicitor. Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology (Hons) from University College Cork and qualified as a Solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland.
Rick Doten Governance Advisory Council, OnBoard
Rick Doten is an award-winning CISO who helps organisations reimagine and advance their AI and cybersecurity programs. He has served as Healthplan CISO at Centene, CISO for a multinational mobile services company, and as a vCISO advising global organisations including a Fortune 50 board. As a member of OnBoard’s Governance Advisory Council, Rick brings a practitioner’s lens to the governance challenges boards face at the intersection of AI and security - combining deep technical expertise with direct board-level advisory experience.
OnBoard is a modern governance platform purpose-built to empower boards and leadership teams to make smarter decisions, faster - it transforms complex, paper-based board operations into a streamlined, digital experience that drives strategic clarity and operational efficiency. As governance evolves beyond compliance into strategic leadership, OnBoard stands at the forefront of this transformation. Participation in the IoD Ireland ‘Leading in Governance’ Conference reflects OnBoard’s commitment to equipping directors and executives with the digital tools they need to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and lead with confidence in an increasingly dynamic environment.
Is this eligible for CPD?
- Dimension Covered:Governance
- Eligible Hours: 1 hour of Chartered Director CPD
- This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
- To reserve your space, click the ‘Book Now’ button.
- Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the event.
- The event will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already.
Questions?
- Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
