Corporate Governance
‘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…
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…
Hanging Around: More 65+ CEOs Stay On the Job
Within the next five years, major corporations from JPMorgan Chase to The Walt Disney Co. could be placed under new…
Boards Named Slew of First-Time Directors This Fall
Large companies have seen significant board turnover in the past several months, capping off a year of increased focus from…
Calls to Split CEO, Chair Roles Set to Continue in 2024
Shareholder proposals calling for splitting up the CEO and chair roles soared this past proxy season, as corporate governance proponents…
America’s Bosses Just Won’t Quit. That Could Spell Trouble.
Of the many worries that whirl around the minds of chief executives, few are more unsettling than the question of…
Commitments to Diversity Are Increasing. So Too Is the Litigation.
Companies have ramped up their pledges to increase diversity over the last few years, and while they largely may not…
Cyber Expertise Needs Vetting as Boards Seek Crucial Skill
In recent years, search firms have been flooded by requests for director candidates with cybersecurity backgrounds as boards seek to…