Interview: PNC CEO James E. Rohr
August 31, 2009
PNC's James E. Rohr views pay as long term and sees in success the absence of surprise.
August 31, 2009
PNC's James E. Rohr views pay as long term and sees in success the absence of surprise.
Interview: Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers
August 24, 2009
The CEO of one of the nation's largest power companies is pushing an entire industry with forward thinking and unconventional ideas.
August 24, 2009
The CEO of one of the nation's largest power companies is pushing an entire industry with forward thinking and unconventional ideas.
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.
AIG’s Liddy Tells CBS ‘We Own It’
May 18, 2009
In his first primetime interview since agreeing to become chairman of American International Group and prevent the outright collapse of the insurance giant, Edward Liddy told 60 Minutes interviewer Steve Kroft that his only mission is to make sure American taxpayers get their money back.
May 18, 2009
In his first primetime interview since agreeing to become chairman of American International Group and prevent the outright collapse of the insurance giant, Edward Liddy told 60 Minutes interviewer Steve Kroft that his only mission is to make sure American taxpayers get their money back.
Soros: Stimulus Having Intended Effect
May 11, 2009
Billionaire investor and economic thinker George Soros told a Frankfurt newspaper that the economy’s downward motion is easing up and that the various stimulus packages are beginning to having their intended effect.
May 11, 2009
Billionaire investor and economic thinker George Soros told a Frankfurt newspaper that the economy’s downward motion is easing up and that the various stimulus packages are beginning to having their intended effect.
Harvard Prof: Inflation After 2010
April 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
An economics professor at Harvard University predicts that uncontrollable inflation will make life difficult following a sustained recovery in 2010.
April 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
An economics professor at Harvard University predicts that uncontrollable inflation will make life difficult following a sustained recovery in 2010.
Deutsche CEO Bashes Bank Bonuses
April 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The chief executive at Deutsche Bank has joined the bonus bashing party, agreeing with the public sentiment that unprofitable companies staying afloat through government support should not be paying out heavy bonuses.
April 7, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The chief executive at Deutsche Bank has joined the bonus bashing party, agreeing with the public sentiment that unprofitable companies staying afloat through government support should not be paying out heavy bonuses.
BofA’s Lewis: Economy Will Bottom in 2009
April 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis said in a recent interview with CNBC that he expects the U.S. economy to hit its lowest point towards the end of the year, with a gradual recovery beginning in 2010.
April 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis said in a recent interview with CNBC that he expects the U.S. economy to hit its lowest point towards the end of the year, with a gradual recovery beginning in 2010.
The Mediator
April 1, 2009 by Irv Becker
Colin Melvin, the CEO of Hermes EOS believes there is ‘rational self interest’ in directors and large investors talking to each other. Directorship spoke with Melvin just after news of the Satyam corporate fraud in India began making headlines and other fraud cases, such as the Bernard Madoff scheme, were coming to light.
April 1, 2009 by Irv Becker
Colin Melvin, the CEO of Hermes EOS believes there is ‘rational self interest’ in directors and large investors talking to each other. Directorship spoke with Melvin just after news of the Satyam corporate fraud in India began making headlines and other fraud cases, such as the Bernard Madoff scheme, were coming to light.
Cox Defends Tenure as Prudent
December 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An interview released today in the Washington Post showed SEC chairman Chris Cox on the defensive, claiming that his agency’s relative inaction during the credit crisis was a function of prudence rather than overcaution.
December 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An interview released today in the Washington Post showed SEC chairman Chris Cox on the defensive, claiming that his agency’s relative inaction during the credit crisis was a function of prudence rather than overcaution.
Verbatim: A Voice of Reason
December 1, 2008
For a well-informed and insightful analysis of the current economic climate, Directorship turned to economist Victor Zarnowitz, one of the country’s foremost authorities on business cycles and a senior fellow and economic counselor at The Conference Board.
December 1, 2008
For a well-informed and insightful analysis of the current economic climate, Directorship turned to economist Victor Zarnowitz, one of the country’s foremost authorities on business cycles and a senior fellow and economic counselor at The Conference Board.
Former Secretary: Bailout ‘Crazy’
October 2, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, former U.S. Treasury secretary Paul O’Neill blasted the $700 billion bailout plan as “crazy,” claiming that “the consequences of it are unbelievably bad in terms of public intrusion into the private sector.”
October 2, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, former U.S. Treasury secretary Paul O’Neill blasted the $700 billion bailout plan as “crazy,” claiming that “the consequences of it are unbelievably bad in terms of public intrusion into the private sector.”
Global Companies, Global Liabilities
June 1, 2008 by Aaron Bernstein
While some litigation trends in the United States are troubling for business leaders and directors, what is happening in many countries around the world can be downright scary. As the pace of globalization intensifies, board members and corporate officers open themselves up to personal liability in far-off jurisdictions. We sat down with Suzan B. Friedberg, assistant vice president, foreign general claims at American International Underwriters, and Steve Whelan, executive vice president at AIG Executive Liability, to delve into some of the trends taking shape in Europe, Asia, and South America. They shared some good advice on what directors can do to manage their global liability exposure.
June 1, 2008 by Aaron Bernstein
While some litigation trends in the United States are troubling for business leaders and directors, what is happening in many countries around the world can be downright scary. As the pace of globalization intensifies, board members and corporate officers open themselves up to personal liability in far-off jurisdictions. We sat down with Suzan B. Friedberg, assistant vice president, foreign general claims at American International Underwriters, and Steve Whelan, executive vice president at AIG Executive Liability, to delve into some of the trends taking shape in Europe, Asia, and South America. They shared some good advice on what directors can do to manage their global liability exposure.
Exit Interview: SEC’s Paul Atkins
May 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Departing SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins sits down with Directorship to discuss his accomplishments and the work that the SEC still needs to complete. Atkins gives his take on fixing the ratings agencies, the subprime crisis, creating transparency for investors, and the legacy of the Chris Cox era.
May 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Departing SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins sits down with Directorship to discuss his accomplishments and the work that the SEC still needs to complete. Atkins gives his take on fixing the ratings agencies, the subprime crisis, creating transparency for investors, and the legacy of the Chris Cox era.
Exec Pay Rises as Stocks Fall
April 10, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
What seems to be an inverse reaction to sagging stock prices are the perceptively oversized pay packages of some of America's highest-earning CEOs.
April 10, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
What seems to be an inverse reaction to sagging stock prices are the perceptively oversized pay packages of some of America's highest-earning CEOs.
Tales from the Deal World
October 1, 2007 by Jeffrey M. Cunningham
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
October 1, 2007 by Jeffrey M. Cunningham
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
An Advocate for a Culture of Integrity In and Out of the Boardroom
October 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Kenneth Starr was thrust into the limelight when he was appointed Independent Counsel investigating first Whitewater and its successor, the Monica Lewinsky affair, which led to the unsuccessful impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Starr, never comfortable in the spotlight, now lives a quieter life as dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law and of counsel to Kirkland & Ellis. Still, he can’t seem to stay away from the D.C. courts. Starr spoke to Directorship during the magazine’s annual Boardroom Forum earlier this year about his lengthy legal career, his time in the public eye, the current make-up of the Supreme Court, and what all directors should know about the Constitution.
October 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Kenneth Starr was thrust into the limelight when he was appointed Independent Counsel investigating first Whitewater and its successor, the Monica Lewinsky affair, which led to the unsuccessful impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Starr, never comfortable in the spotlight, now lives a quieter life as dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law and of counsel to Kirkland & Ellis. Still, he can’t seem to stay away from the D.C. courts. Starr spoke to Directorship during the magazine’s annual Boardroom Forum earlier this year about his lengthy legal career, his time in the public eye, the current make-up of the Supreme Court, and what all directors should know about the Constitution.
Ira Millstein on Governance
October 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Ira Millstein is arguably the top lawyer in America in the practice of corporate governance. As a senior partner at the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where Millstein has worked since 1951, he has been so influential on the topic that not only did he rank number eight on The Directorship 100, a listing of the most influential people in corporate governance, but Yale Law School named its Center on Corporate Governance after him.
October 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Ira Millstein is arguably the top lawyer in America in the practice of corporate governance. As a senior partner at the law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where Millstein has worked since 1951, he has been so influential on the topic that not only did he rank number eight on The Directorship 100, a listing of the most influential people in corporate governance, but Yale Law School named its Center on Corporate Governance after him.
The Capitalist’s Manifesto according to Michael Milken – Part 1 of 3
September 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Finance pioneer Michael Milken reveals how innovation can address the biggest global challenges.
September 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Finance pioneer Michael Milken reveals how innovation can address the biggest global challenges.
Making the Tough Decisions
September 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Michael Capellas, a self-described operator with an attraction to crisis, says courage in leadership is mostly common sense.
September 1, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Michael Capellas, a self-described operator with an attraction to crisis, says courage in leadership is mostly common sense.