What Boards Should Know About Senior-Level Executive Assessment
July 29, 2009 by Stephen P. Kelner Jr. and Ashley R. Stephenson
As boards have come to recognize that talent is the critical differentiator on what is often an otherwise level playing field, they have paid increasing attention to the issue of senior-level executive assessment.
July 29, 2009 by Stephen P. Kelner Jr. and Ashley R. Stephenson
As boards have come to recognize that talent is the critical differentiator on what is often an otherwise level playing field, they have paid increasing attention to the issue of senior-level executive assessment.
Separation Anxiety: Splitting the Chair, CEO Roles
July 21, 2009
Shareholders are pushing for companies to put different individuals into the roles of chairman and CEO. Here are some of the implications of such a move.
July 21, 2009
Shareholders are pushing for companies to put different individuals into the roles of chairman and CEO. Here are some of the implications of such a move.
Who Wants to Be a Wall Street CEO?
June 25, 2009
Is it any wonder that the financial services industry saw the highest rate of forced succession last year.
June 25, 2009
Is it any wonder that the financial services industry saw the highest rate of forced succession last year.
Hiring a CEO: How to Move Beyond the Classic Interview Script
June 23, 2009 by Les Berglass
Hiring a CEO leaves an indelible mark on any corporation. Choosing the right leader can revolutionize a company and create success for decades to come. But the wrong selection can easily take years to correct. As directors look back at their tenure serving on a corporate board, their proudest and, perhaps, saddest memories usually involve the selection of a new CEO.
June 23, 2009 by Les Berglass
Hiring a CEO leaves an indelible mark on any corporation. Choosing the right leader can revolutionize a company and create success for decades to come. But the wrong selection can easily take years to correct. As directors look back at their tenure serving on a corporate board, their proudest and, perhaps, saddest memories usually involve the selection of a new CEO.
Asia Citigroup CEO to Jump to MasterCard
June 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Citigroup’s Asia-Pacific CEO Ajay Banga will be leaving the company to become Mastercard’s president and COO at the end of August.
June 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Citigroup’s Asia-Pacific CEO Ajay Banga will be leaving the company to become Mastercard’s president and COO at the end of August.
P&G’s McDonald Succeeds Lafley
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Procter & Gamble selected Robert A. McDonald as its CEO, citing his board experience and his 29 years with the company.
June 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Procter & Gamble selected Robert A. McDonald as its CEO, citing his board experience and his 29 years with the company.
P&G Seeks Lafley’s Successor
June 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Procter & Gamble’s board of directors met yesterday amid reports that they are ready to act on a long-anticipated CEO succession plan.
June 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Procter & Gamble’s board of directors met yesterday amid reports that they are ready to act on a long-anticipated CEO succession plan.
FDIC Looking to Polish Citigroup Brass
June 5, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp aims to make some substitutions among the upper echelon of managers at Citigroup, including the replacement of chief executive Vikram Pandit.
June 5, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp aims to make some substitutions among the upper echelon of managers at Citigroup, including the replacement of chief executive Vikram Pandit.
FDIC Looking to Polish Citigroup Brass
June 5, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp aims to make some substitutions among the upper echelon of managers at Citigroup, including the replacement of chief executive Vikram Pandit.
June 5, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp aims to make some substitutions among the upper echelon of managers at Citigroup, including the replacement of chief executive Vikram Pandit.
The Market Maker and the CEO Finder
June 1, 2009 by Directorship Editors
Two global corporate leaders swap ideas on the economic downturn and what the future holds for CEOs and boards.
June 1, 2009 by Directorship Editors
Two global corporate leaders swap ideas on the economic downturn and what the future holds for CEOs and boards.
Verbatim: Board Games
June 1, 2009
After three generations of family control, former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld led his own orderly succession, and now acts as a non-employee director.
June 1, 2009
After three generations of family control, former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld led his own orderly succession, and now acts as a non-employee director.
Time to Split the CEO and the Chair?
June 1, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
While many CEOs and some governance gurus argue that a company should use the leadership structure that suits its needs, Harry Pearce says there is really only one way to go: a strong CEO to lead the business and an independent, non-executive chairman to lead the board.
June 1, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
While many CEOs and some governance gurus argue that a company should use the leadership structure that suits its needs, Harry Pearce says there is really only one way to go: a strong CEO to lead the business and an independent, non-executive chairman to lead the board.
Shell’s Cook, Out of CEO Running, Resigns
May 27, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Linda Cook, one of the most senior women in the global oil industry, is stepping down as an executive director of Royal Dutch Shell after losing the contest to become CEO.
May 27, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Linda Cook, one of the most senior women in the global oil industry, is stepping down as an executive director of Royal Dutch Shell after losing the contest to become CEO.
Evercore CEO Altman to Step Down
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Evercore investment bank CEO and Chairman Roger C. Altman will step down from his executive role, passing it on to BlackRock co-founder Ralph L. Schlosstein.
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Evercore investment bank CEO and Chairman Roger C. Altman will step down from his executive role, passing it on to BlackRock co-founder Ralph L. Schlosstein.
AIG to Seek Liddy Successors
May 22, 2009
American International Group said Chief Executive and Chairman Edward Liddy would step down as soon as a successor is found to take over running the bailed out insurer.
May 22, 2009
American International Group said Chief Executive and Chairman Edward Liddy would step down as soon as a successor is found to take over running the bailed out insurer.
Burns Succeeds Mulcahy at Xerox
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Xerox said Anne Mulcahy will retire as chief executive officer of the company she helped revive, naming President Ursula Burns as her successor.
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Xerox said Anne Mulcahy will retire as chief executive officer of the company she helped revive, naming President Ursula Burns as her successor.
Tyson CEO Search Could Take Months
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It may be a few months before Tyson Foods names a permanent chief executive, the interim CEO of the world's largest meat company said yesterday.
May 22, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It may be a few months before Tyson Foods names a permanent chief executive, the interim CEO of the world's largest meat company said yesterday.
Search Begins for New Morgan Stanley CEO
May 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Morgan Stanley has begun the search for a new CEO to replace current leader John J. Mack, who will be turning 65 this year.
May 15, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Morgan Stanley has begun the search for a new CEO to replace current leader John J. Mack, who will be turning 65 this year.
Regal Entertainment CEO Steps Down
May 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Regal Entertainment Group’s founder Mike Campbell is stepping down from his position as CEO, but will continue as executive chairman.
May 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Regal Entertainment Group’s founder Mike Campbell is stepping down from his position as CEO, but will continue as executive chairman.
Wishful Thinking? Redstone Is Bullish
April 30, 2009
Saying he could "work forever," Sumner Redstone, the octogenarian media mogul who owns controlling positions in CBS and Viacom, said yesterday he thinks "we're in the beginning of a bull market."
April 30, 2009
Saying he could "work forever," Sumner Redstone, the octogenarian media mogul who owns controlling positions in CBS and Viacom, said yesterday he thinks "we're in the beginning of a bull market."