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Staying ahead of the curve: lessons from leading audit committee chairs
Regional Audit Committee NetworksEuropean Audit Committee Leadership NetworkAudit Committee Leadership NetworkEuropean Growth Governance NetworkJanuary 2026
Rapid technological change, evolving regulation, and rising stakeholder expectations are expanding audit committee agendas. Without adapting, audit committees risk becoming reactive rather than strategic, which may challenge their ability to safeguard organizational integrity and trust.
Between July and December 2025, members of Tapestry’s Audit Committee Networks in North America and Europe held a series of discussions on how audit committees can stay effective amid rising demands.
No two boards are alike, and we don’t expect that any will adopt all the practices set out in this ViewPoints. But we hope it offers audit chairs useful practices to consider as they seek to stay ahead of the curve.