In our October 2025 ezine, we welcome new Council members Margaret Sweeney CDir and John McDonnell. We also shine a spotlight on IoD member Paul Stapleton CDir of ESB. The newsletter also shares expert insights, factsheets, and articles including the tasks of Board directors, cybersecurity and boardroom resilience, and a webcast on board evaluations. We feature exclusive events on governance, cybersecurity, and AI, and highlight our upcoming Leading in Governance conference 2025. We also share our upcoming workshops and director training, and celebrate our Chartered Director Programme graduates.