In today’s evolving business landscape, the role of the executive chairman is under scrutiny.

Proponents see it as essential for bridging board oversight and management, especially during transitions.

Critics, however, argue it creates conflicts of interest, blurs accountability, and weakens governance.

With a push toward streamlined operations and modern practices, the question remains: Should companies move away from the executive chairman role?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Lee, Managing Director, WMH Law Corporation and Walter Silvester, Managing Director, Silvester Legal LLC, to find out.

 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg)

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In today&rsquo;s evolving business landscape, the role of the executive chairman is under scrutiny.
Proponents see it as essential for bridging board oversight and management, especially during transitions.
Critics, however, argue it creates conflicts of interest, blurs accountability, and weakens governance.
With a push toward streamlined operations and modern practices, the question remains: Should companies move away from the executive chairman role?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Lee, Managing Director, WMH Law Corporation and Walter Silvester, Managing Director, Silvester Legal LLC, to find out.
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Presented by: Hongbin Jeong
Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (<a href="mailto:alexparada@sph.com.sg">alexparada@sph.com.sg</a>)
Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.