In this edition of FoundHers Boardroom, I speak with board chair, non-executive director and advisor Suzie Harvey about governance, leadership and influence. From diversity of thought and psychological safety to AI, innovation and visibility, Suzie shares why the most effective boards do far more than oversee. They create the conditions for organisations and leaders to thrive.

Dr Emma Guthrie, CEO of the Hydrogen Energy Association, standing in front of a large “State of the Hydrogen Nation” display while holding a copy of the Hydrogen Energy Association’s report. She is wearing a bright red blazer and smiling at the camera during an industry event focused on the future of hydrogen and the UK’s energy transition.

This is a conversation about power, systems and responsibility. In this first FoundHers Boardroom interview, Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, shares what it really means to operate at board level, how global energy dynamics are reshaping economies, and why building the future requires more than strategy alone. From Verciti to South Africa, this is leadership at a level most people don’t see.