It’s Time to Refresh Your Board
November 11, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Instead of waiting until regulatory bodies start weighing in on ways to maintain high-quality board performance, it's time to refresh your board now.
November 11, 2009 by Stuart R. Levine
Instead of waiting until regulatory bodies start weighing in on ways to maintain high-quality board performance, it's time to refresh your board now.
Who Is in the Boardroom?
June 1, 2009 by Richard Leblanc
More transparency about skills and backgrounds of corporate directors might not have led us to avoid the financial crisis, but it might have alleviated some of the pressure that directors are now facing.
June 1, 2009 by Richard Leblanc
More transparency about skills and backgrounds of corporate directors might not have led us to avoid the financial crisis, but it might have alleviated some of the pressure that directors are now facing.
Majority Voting for Director Elections
December 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The proliferation of majority voting is limited to large companies, meaning that calls to reform director elections should not be so easily dismissed.
December 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The proliferation of majority voting is limited to large companies, meaning that calls to reform director elections should not be so easily dismissed.
Turnover Surprise
December 1, 2008 by Gretchen Michals
Despite the lackluster economy, CEOs and C-level executives are not, in general, getting the boot more often than they did when things were good.
December 1, 2008 by Gretchen Michals
Despite the lackluster economy, CEOs and C-level executives are not, in general, getting the boot more often than they did when things were good.
Director Independence Changes Aplenty
October 31, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
New developments at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq OMX, and the New York Stock Exchange effect director independence.
October 31, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
New developments at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq OMX, and the New York Stock Exchange effect director independence.
The New Government Shareholders
October 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Now that governments have turned into major shareowners, the question that presents itself is whether or not they will know how to behave as owners, according to a Global Proxy Watch report.
October 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Now that governments have turned into major shareowners, the question that presents itself is whether or not they will know how to behave as owners, according to a Global Proxy Watch report.
The New Globalists
October 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
When Goldman Sachs wanted to make an addition to its board this past summer, it could have picked nearly anyone it wanted. It could have selected a political heavyweight or any well-known American Fortune 500 CEO. Instead, the investment banking giant, which recently recast itself as a bank holding company, set its sights abroad.
October 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
When Goldman Sachs wanted to make an addition to its board this past summer, it could have picked nearly anyone it wanted. It could have selected a political heavyweight or any well-known American Fortune 500 CEO. Instead, the investment banking giant, which recently recast itself as a bank holding company, set its sights abroad.
From Brazil to Dubai
October 1, 2008 by Gretchen Michals
With increasing frequency, directors are crossing borders to serve on boards and facing a host of cultural differences. Boardrooms in other countries are forcing American directors to learn more than whether they are presenting their business cards appropriately.
October 1, 2008 by Gretchen Michals
With increasing frequency, directors are crossing borders to serve on boards and facing a host of cultural differences. Boardrooms in other countries are forcing American directors to learn more than whether they are presenting their business cards appropriately.
Rubin is Citi’s New Senior Counselor
August 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin has been named senior counselor at Citigroup.
August 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin has been named senior counselor at Citigroup.
Exec Pipeline Key to Diverse Boards
July 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The number of women on boards correlates to the future number of women in senior management positions, a new report from Catalyst finds, suggesting that the path to building diversified board membership starts with the management pipeline.
July 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The number of women on boards correlates to the future number of women in senior management positions, a new report from Catalyst finds, suggesting that the path to building diversified board membership starts with the management pipeline.
InBev Moves to Oust A-B Board
July 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
InBev, seeking to apply greater pressure to a non-responsive Anheuser-Busch, wants shareholders to vote on replacing the AB board.
July 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
InBev, seeking to apply greater pressure to a non-responsive Anheuser-Busch, wants shareholders to vote on replacing the AB board.
Carpenter Moore Ranks #1 in D&O Survey
June 25, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Carpenter Moore has been ranked number the number one directors and officers (D&O) insurance broker for public companies and William Gallagher Associates has been named the number one D&O insurance broker for private companies in this year’s “2007 Towers Perrin's Directors and Officers Liability Survey."
June 25, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Carpenter Moore has been ranked number the number one directors and officers (D&O) insurance broker for public companies and William Gallagher Associates has been named the number one D&O insurance broker for private companies in this year’s “2007 Towers Perrin's Directors and Officers Liability Survey."
Wal-Mart Shareholders Just Say No
June 9, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Wal-Mart's annual meeting was compared to a revival, but after the hoopla of performances by entertainers such as the newly minted American Idol XX and "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Hudson shareholders voted down all of the resolutions.
June 9, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Wal-Mart's annual meeting was compared to a revival, but after the hoopla of performances by entertainers such as the newly minted American Idol XX and "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Hudson shareholders voted down all of the resolutions.
Rockefellers Renew Call for Independence
May 22, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Does ExxonMobil need an independent chair? That’s the crux of a proxy item number five on its shareholder ballot to be voted at its annual meeting and the thrust of some of the current criticism lodged against the oil company’s board by descendents of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the founder of both Exxon and Mobil.
May 22, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Does ExxonMobil need an independent chair? That’s the crux of a proxy item number five on its shareholder ballot to be voted at its annual meeting and the thrust of some of the current criticism lodged against the oil company’s board by descendents of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the founder of both Exxon and Mobil.
Yahoo Sets Date for AGM
May 6, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Yahoo announced on Monday that it will hold its shareholder meeting on July 3rd.
May 6, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Yahoo announced on Monday that it will hold its shareholder meeting on July 3rd.
Rockefellers Want Change at Exxon
April 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An independent chairman and a greater role for the board of directors at Exxon Mobil are among the changes being sought by the Rockefeller family, the longest continuous shareholder in the oil company.
April 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An independent chairman and a greater role for the board of directors at Exxon Mobil are among the changes being sought by the Rockefeller family, the longest continuous shareholder in the oil company.
Board Action: Murdoch, Zell Join AP
April 15, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Four incumbents and three new members—including Samuel Zell, chairman and CEO of the Tribune Co. and News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch-- were yesterday elected to the board of directors of The Associated Press.
April 15, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Four incumbents and three new members—including Samuel Zell, chairman and CEO of the Tribune Co. and News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch-- were yesterday elected to the board of directors of The Associated Press.
Target CEO Reaps Fortune in Deferred Comp
April 8, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A deferred compensation program designed to retain top talent and reward longevity has created a windfall for the outgoing CEO of Target.
April 8, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A deferred compensation program designed to retain top talent and reward longevity has created a windfall for the outgoing CEO of Target.
Proxy Battle at Circuit City
April 3, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A proxy contest intensifies as Wattles Capital Management seeks ouster of Circuit City CEO Philip Schoonover.
April 3, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A proxy contest intensifies as Wattles Capital Management seeks ouster of Circuit City CEO Philip Schoonover.
CalPERS Won’t Support Lily CEO
March 28, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) said yesterday that it plans to withhold re-election votes for three directors of Eli Lilly and Co.
March 28, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) said yesterday that it plans to withhold re-election votes for three directors of Eli Lilly and Co.