THE D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
Heidrick Taps Gwin to Lead Board Practice
October 2, 2009
Heidrick & Struggles has announced the appointment of Bonnie W. Gwin to head its North American Board Practice unit.
October 2, 2009
Heidrick & Struggles has announced the appointment of Bonnie W. Gwin to head its North American Board Practice unit.
The Value of an HR Voice in the Boardroom
August 24, 2009 by Robert B. Bogart
While HR representation on the senior management team has become accepted practice, there is surprisingly few HR executives adding value as members of corporate boards.
August 24, 2009 by Robert B. Bogart
While HR representation on the senior management team has become accepted practice, there is surprisingly few HR executives adding value as members of corporate boards.
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.
Companies Fall Short in Marketing
April 21, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A new study shows that CMOs believe their companies are “behind the curve” when evaluating their company’s performance in the digital marketing arena.
April 21, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
A new study shows that CMOs believe their companies are “behind the curve” when evaluating their company’s performance in the digital marketing arena.
Heidrick Names Wood to Lead Newly Combined CEO, Board Practice
March 30, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Heidrick & Struggles named John S. Wood as its new vice chairman and managing partner of the firm’s newly combined global CEO and board practice.
March 30, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Heidrick & Struggles named John S. Wood as its new vice chairman and managing partner of the firm’s newly combined global CEO and board practice.
Building the Enterprise Bench
February 1, 2009 by Aaron Bernstein
With more emphasis than ever on staying afloat, CEO succession is being re-examined and new strategies are being devised to identify and foster internal candidates. Stephen Miles and Theodore Dysart, managing partners at Heidrick & Struggles, led a Directorship roundtable on innovations in executive succession planning.
February 1, 2009 by Aaron Bernstein
With more emphasis than ever on staying afloat, CEO succession is being re-examined and new strategies are being devised to identify and foster internal candidates. Stephen Miles and Theodore Dysart, managing partners at Heidrick & Struggles, led a Directorship roundtable on innovations in executive succession planning.
Charting a Course to the Future
November 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Now is the time for a disciplined, rigorous assessment and review of your board.
November 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Now is the time for a disciplined, rigorous assessment and review of your board.
The Next Generation?
November 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
With current demands in the marketplace and the need to be a true collaborator in the boardroom, time is even more limited for C-level executives. So where do we go from here? Are there other senior executives to consider that board have not contemplated in the past?
November 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
With current demands in the marketplace and the need to be a true collaborator in the boardroom, time is even more limited for C-level executives. So where do we go from here? Are there other senior executives to consider that board have not contemplated in the past?
Annual Board of Directors Survey
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Heidrick & Struggles in collaboration with the Center for Effective Organizations (CEO) of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, is conducting an annual survey of members belonging to corporate Boards of Directors.
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Heidrick & Struggles in collaboration with the Center for Effective Organizations (CEO) of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, is conducting an annual survey of members belonging to corporate Boards of Directors.
The Middle East Talent Index
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
This follow up to the Global Talent Index completed in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit is an attempt to quantify and map potential hot spots for the quality of human capital and recruiting talent now and in 2012, in eight Middle East countries.
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
This follow up to the Global Talent Index completed in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit is an attempt to quantify and map potential hot spots for the quality of human capital and recruiting talent now and in 2012, in eight Middle East countries.
Attend Directorship’s Boardroom Forum
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Join Ted Dysart when he leads a discussion on the new paradigms in executive recruitment and CEO succession at the Directorship Boardroom and Economic Forum - The Way Forward: Leadership in Challenging Times on December 2nd in New York.
October 27, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Join Ted Dysart when he leads a discussion on the new paradigms in executive recruitment and CEO succession at the Directorship Boardroom and Economic Forum - The Way Forward: Leadership in Challenging Times on December 2nd in New York.
Candid and Open Discussions Lead to Good Decision Making
October 1, 2008 by Judy Warner
While compliance and management succession are the two primary responsibilities of corporate directors, two other important duties include managing conflict and creating consensus on important decisions.
October 1, 2008 by Judy Warner
While compliance and management succession are the two primary responsibilities of corporate directors, two other important duties include managing conflict and creating consensus on important decisions.
What Are the Lessons of the Financial Crisis for Boards?
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Unfortunately we may bear witness in the near future to even more history that will no doubt be studied in years to come by business students around the world. As we look to the future it brings up the age old questions: What are the lessons to be learned from the downfall of some of Wall Street’s oldest and largest companies, and can we prevent history from repeating itself…again?
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Unfortunately we may bear witness in the near future to even more history that will no doubt be studied in years to come by business students around the world. As we look to the future it brings up the age old questions: What are the lessons to be learned from the downfall of some of Wall Street’s oldest and largest companies, and can we prevent history from repeating itself…again?
Candor Leads to Good Decision Making
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Spurred by reforms in corporate governance, the number of boards that include the position of lead director, or some variant, has escalated dramatically.
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Spurred by reforms in corporate governance, the number of boards that include the position of lead director, or some variant, has escalated dramatically.
A Diplomat in the Boardroom
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Spurred by reforms in corporate governance, the number of boards that include the position of lead director, or some variant, has escalated dramatically.
September 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Spurred by reforms in corporate governance, the number of boards that include the position of lead director, or some variant, has escalated dramatically.
Hedge Funds: Worst Year Yet
September 15, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Even the most shielded hedge funds could not escape the inherent damage of the credit crisis. Investment returns are shrinking as hedge fund managers no longer receive big payouts.
September 15, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Even the most shielded hedge funds could not escape the inherent damage of the credit crisis. Investment returns are shrinking as hedge fund managers no longer receive big payouts.
Succeeding at Succession
September 1, 2008
'What boards should seek is true diversity of intellect and experience.'
September 1, 2008
'What boards should seek is true diversity of intellect and experience.'
Retired CEOs: Are They a Fit for Your Board?
August 31, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In the right situation, retired CEOs make outstanding board directors. They have a wealth of experiences and they often have the time to devote to board service.
August 31, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In the right situation, retired CEOs make outstanding board directors. They have a wealth of experiences and they often have the time to devote to board service.
New Board Appointments
August 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
More than three times as many companies are involving their boards in the risk-assessment process this year, compared to 2007, a recent study found.
August 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
More than three times as many companies are involving their boards in the risk-assessment process this year, compared to 2007, a recent study found.