Will the New ‘Normal’ Mean More Women Leaders?
November 6, 2009 by Sharon Allen
Sharon Allen spoke at an annual ceremony of the Boston Club to recognize women's leadership on public company boards.
November 6, 2009 by Sharon Allen
Sharon Allen spoke at an annual ceremony of the Boston Club to recognize women's leadership on public company boards.
How Board Service Can Enhance Your Job
October 28, 2009 by Rita Foley
Board service can help you to be more effective, more successful and more satisfied in your current job.
October 28, 2009 by Rita Foley
Board service can help you to be more effective, more successful and more satisfied in your current job.
How Boards Should Address Tax Strategy
October 26, 2009 by Douglas H. Shulman
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Douglas H. Shulman spoke at the 2009 National Association of Corporate Directors corporate governance conference in Washington, D.C.
October 26, 2009 by Douglas H. Shulman
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Douglas H. Shulman spoke at the 2009 National Association of Corporate Directors corporate governance conference in Washington, D.C.
Verbatim: No More Dr. Doom
October 15, 2009
Henry Kaufman warns of growing financial consolidation and thinks regulators should approve bank directors.
October 15, 2009
Henry Kaufman warns of growing financial consolidation and thinks regulators should approve bank directors.
Some Common-Sense Advice for New Directors
October 15, 2009 by Herbert S. Winokur
First, and most importantly, remember that directors direct and managements manage.
October 15, 2009 by Herbert S. Winokur
First, and most importantly, remember that directors direct and managements manage.
CIT Hires Spencer Stuart, CEO Peek May Leave
October 5, 2009
CIT Group has hired Spencer Stuart to help add additional members to its board, CEO Jeffrey Peek may be leaving the company.
October 5, 2009
CIT Group has hired Spencer Stuart to help add additional members to its board, CEO Jeffrey Peek may be leaving the company.
Executive Compensation: Reform, Not Rhetoric
October 1, 2009 by Russ Fradin
Compensation reform should be instilled, not not at the expense of the board's ability to administer good governance.
October 1, 2009 by Russ Fradin
Compensation reform should be instilled, not not at the expense of the board's ability to administer good governance.
RiskMetrics Supports Tecumseh Board in Proxy Battle
August 6, 2009
RiskMetrics has thrown its support behind the sitting board at Tecumseh, opposing the proxy battle waged by the Herrick Foundation.
August 6, 2009
RiskMetrics has thrown its support behind the sitting board at Tecumseh, opposing the proxy battle waged by the Herrick Foundation.
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.
PERSPECTIVE ON: Proxy Voting
July 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It should be a simple matter for the corporate managers with responsibility for pension plan assets to prepare a summary report for the board indicating whether the shares had been voted, and how they were voted. Here's why.
July 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It should be a simple matter for the corporate managers with responsibility for pension plan assets to prepare a summary report for the board indicating whether the shares had been voted, and how they were voted. Here's why.
India’s Satyam Recalls Four Directors
July 6, 2009
India's company law board said it has deferred to a July 6 decision to recall government-appointed directors at Satyam Computer Services, which is now called Mahindra Satyam.
July 6, 2009
India's company law board said it has deferred to a July 6 decision to recall government-appointed directors at Satyam Computer Services, which is now called Mahindra Satyam.
Chrysler Names Five New Board Members
July 6, 2009
Chrysler Group named five new members to its board, including five members appointed by the U.S. government.
July 6, 2009
Chrysler Group named five new members to its board, including five members appointed by the U.S. government.
AIG Investors Vote on Directors, Sets Sights on Repaying TARP Funds
July 1, 2009
American International Group’s annual meeting resulted in the re-election of directors. CEO Edward Liddy also said that the company has an “excellent chance” of repaying the government.
July 1, 2009
American International Group’s annual meeting resulted in the re-election of directors. CEO Edward Liddy also said that the company has an “excellent chance” of repaying the government.
AIG Shareholders to Elect New Directors
June 30, 2009
American International Group is set to elect a new slate of directors at its annual meeting.
June 30, 2009
American International Group is set to elect a new slate of directors at its annual meeting.
Britain’s M&S Shareholders Revolt
June 29, 2009
Shareholders are furious over pay, performance, and succession planning at Marks and Spencer, foreshadowing a tumultuous annual meeting next month.
June 29, 2009
Shareholders are furious over pay, performance, and succession planning at Marks and Spencer, foreshadowing a tumultuous annual meeting next month.
Yahoo’s Bartz Calls for More Board Diversity
June 23, 2009
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz said she felt honored to have Carl Icahn on her board of directors, but called for more diversity on corporate boards.
June 23, 2009
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz said she felt honored to have Carl Icahn on her board of directors, but called for more diversity on corporate boards.
Two More Directors Leave BofA Board
June 22, 2009
Joseph Prueher and Tommy R. Franks resigned from Bank of America’s board this week, bringing the total to seven directors who have left the company since April.
June 22, 2009
Joseph Prueher and Tommy R. Franks resigned from Bank of America’s board this week, bringing the total to seven directors who have left the company since April.
Judge Dismisses Suit Against Intel Board
June 9, 2009
A federal judge in Delaware said he would grant Intel’s motion to dismiss a derivative shareholder suit that was prompted by antitrust allegations against the chip maker.
June 9, 2009
A federal judge in Delaware said he would grant Intel’s motion to dismiss a derivative shareholder suit that was prompted by antitrust allegations against the chip maker.
Bank of America Names Four New Directors
June 8, 2009
Bank of America elected four new directors, with all having a financial background. They were approved in a conference call of the board Friday morning.
June 8, 2009
Bank of America elected four new directors, with all having a financial background. They were approved in a conference call of the board Friday morning.
Two BofA Execs Leave Amid Gov Review
June 5, 2009
Two upper level Bank of America executives have announced their departures just days before the bank’s CEO is expected to testify before Congress regarding his firm’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch earlier this year.
June 5, 2009
Two upper level Bank of America executives have announced their departures just days before the bank’s CEO is expected to testify before Congress regarding his firm’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch earlier this year.