Neil Desai is an accomplished corporate director and executive with a rich background in public policy and the private sector. Neil has played pivotal roles from serving in Canada's parliament to leading tech companies. Most recently, he served on the leadership team of Magnet Forensics, a Canadian technology company that develops digital investigation software used by more than 4,000 police, national security and other public and private organisations in over 100 countries. There, he helped lead the growth of the company from startup to its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2021 and its 1.8 billion Canadian dollar sale in 2023. As a senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation and various board positions, Neil brings a wealth of experience and insight into the integration of governance and technology.In this episode Neil discusses the transformative role of diversity in board recruitment, the interplay between corporate values and economic strategies in fostering long-term business success, and much more. Related links:Neil Desai - Corporate boards have a diversity problem – and not just the one you thinkSimon Sinek - Start With Why Click here for the episode web page.For more insights straight to your inbox subscribe to the Future in Sight newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Re:Co, a tech-powered advisory company helping private market investors pursue sustainability objectives and value creation in tandem. Produced by Chris AttawayArtwork by Harriet RichardsonMusic by Cody Martin

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