CEO Confidence on the Rise
October 9, 2009
A survey from the Conference Board finds CEO confidence beat its marks from the previous quarter.
October 9, 2009
A survey from the Conference Board finds CEO confidence beat its marks from the previous quarter.
Blue Chips Embrace Exec Pay Practices
September 22, 2009
More companies are being proactive, curbing excessive pay practices in anticipation of new legislation in Washington.
September 22, 2009
More companies are being proactive, curbing excessive pay practices in anticipation of new legislation in Washington.
Is the Succession Planning Process Broken?
August 12, 2009 by Matteo Tonello
More companies face an abrupt CEO departure amid an unsure economy.
August 12, 2009 by Matteo Tonello
More companies face an abrupt CEO departure amid an unsure economy.
Directors Could See More Takeover Bids
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Today’s hectic market conditions have led to a dramatic increase in the number of hostile takeover bids, which should suggest to directors that they prepare for such a possibility.
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Today’s hectic market conditions have led to a dramatic increase in the number of hostile takeover bids, which should suggest to directors that they prepare for such a possibility.
Conference Board Offers Recommendations
December 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In hopes of contributing to the development of corporate governance, the Conference Board Governance Center issued yesterday a report designed to advise directors on their evolving responsibilities in the wake of the credit crisis.
December 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In hopes of contributing to the development of corporate governance, the Conference Board Governance Center issued yesterday a report designed to advise directors on their evolving responsibilities in the wake of the credit crisis.
Institutional Ownership Multiplies
September 2, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Individual ownership of U.S. stocks has fallen to a record low. The decrease in ownership underscores the importance of institutional investors in domestic equity markets.
September 2, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Individual ownership of U.S. stocks has fallen to a record low. The decrease in ownership underscores the importance of institutional investors in domestic equity markets.
When Activists Come Knocking
April 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The Conference Board recently released a set of recommendations for public companies who find themselves the targets of hedge fund activists.
April 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The Conference Board recently released a set of recommendations for public companies who find themselves the targets of hedge fund activists.
Conference Board Finds Steep Drop in CEO Confidence
January 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The confidence of CEOs declined in the second half of 2007, the lowest it’s been since the turn of the century, according to the Conference Board’s Measure of CEO Confidence.
January 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The confidence of CEOs declined in the second half of 2007, the lowest it’s been since the turn of the century, according to the Conference Board’s Measure of CEO Confidence.
New Comp Report Finds CEOs Have ‘More Skin in the Game’
December 31, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
While CEOs have frequently come under fire for not acting in the interest of shareholders, this year’s study of top executive compensation by The Conference Board finds that CEOs of the largest companies actually have a substantial amount of “skin in the game.”
December 31, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
While CEOs have frequently come under fire for not acting in the interest of shareholders, this year’s study of top executive compensation by The Conference Board finds that CEOs of the largest companies actually have a substantial amount of “skin in the game.”
More Boards Driving ERM, Study Finds
November 15, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
More corporate boards are driving enterprise risk management (ERM), but despite progress, it has yet to become embedded in most companies’ day-to-day activities, a new study by The Conference Board finds.
November 15, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
More corporate boards are driving enterprise risk management (ERM), but despite progress, it has yet to become embedded in most companies’ day-to-day activities, a new study by The Conference Board finds.
Campbell Soup CEO Named Chairman of The Conference Board
October 29, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Campbell Soup Company CEO Douglas R. Conant has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Conference Board, replacing Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
October 29, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Campbell Soup Company CEO Douglas R. Conant has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Conference Board, replacing Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
CEO Worries Vary According to Location
October 5, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
A survey of chief executives found that healthcare costs ranked significantly higher for U.S.-based CEOs than their counterparts in Asia or Europe, but around the globe the concern that ranked highest was “excellence in execution.”
October 5, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
A survey of chief executives found that healthcare costs ranked significantly higher for U.S.-based CEOs than their counterparts in Asia or Europe, but around the globe the concern that ranked highest was “excellence in execution.”