Corporate Governance and Board Diversity: Navigating Inclusion and Equality with Karen McShane
From LawPod by Queen's University - School of Law
February 12, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
The episode discusses corporate governance and board diversity with a focus on gender and sexuality, featuring insights from Karen McShane and Dr Ciaràn O'Kelly.
Host Dr Ciara Hackett, SWAN Champion at the School of Law, discusses corporate governance and board diversity with a focus on gender and sexuality. Special guests include Karen McShane, an experienced civil engineer and transport planner, and Dr Ciaràn O'Kelly, a scholar on accountability and governance infrastructures. The panel delves into the Equality Act 2010, recent legal rulings surrounding gender recognition, and their impacts on board diversity. Karen shares her experiences and insights on the role of diverse boards in driving organisational success, the importance of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) policies, and the evolving landscape of corporate governance. The discussion underscores the significance of inclusive practices and forward planning in achieving long-term societal and organisational benefits.
People in this episode
Guests: Karen McShane, Dr Ciaràn O'Kelly
Topics covered
- corporate governance
- board diversity
- gender
- sexuality
- Equality Act 2010
- EDI
- inclusion
- equality
Keywords
- organisational success
- legal rulings
- inclusive practices
- forward planning
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Corporate Governance and Board Diversity: Navigating Inclusion and Equality
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