‘Mission First:’ Military Directors More Likely to Hold CEOs Accountable
Boards have been steadily reinforcing their ranks through the addition of more directors with military experience in recent years. Veterans…
Boards Consider Politically Connected Directors Under New Administration
Governance Professionals Caution Against Knee-Jerk Reactions to Shifting Political Winds Meta Platforms added Dana White, CEO of UFC and longtime…
Let It Snow: CEOs with Cozy Pay and Cold Returns
Where CEO pay climbed and performance sank last year Danaher and United Parcel Service were among roughly 60 firms in…
How Boards Can Craft a Next-Level AI Strategy for 2025
As artificial intelligence grows more accessible, boards may have no choice but to embrace it Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly…
Director Details: Who’s at the Table in 2024
A look at the demographics and skills of S&P 500 directors. Corporate boards have greater racial and gender diversity than…
Long-Tenured Independent Directors Lower Litigation, Activist Risks
Companies with independent directors who've served on the board for more than 15 years are less prone to class action…
Boards Look to Private-Equity World for Fresh Skills
PE-linked directors can bring specialized knowledge — and sometimes frustration — to the boardroom The number of public company board…
‘Very Scary Reality’: Boards Need to Review Exec Security Procedures After Shooting
Boards can’t "set it and forget it" Business leaders have been reaching out to security service providers to inquire about…
Tough Human Rights Law Could ‘Trickle Up’ to Many US Businesses
New rules facilitate a right of private action and penalties of up to 5% of net turnover The European Union…
CEO Shake-up at Estée Lauder Offers Lessons for Directors on Controlled Boards
The succession drama follows reported turmoil among controlling family members The Estée Lauder Companies appointed a new chief executive officer…