Discovery Communications Extends CEO Zaslav’s Contract
September 11, 2009
Zaslav's contract was extended two years before its original termination date because the board, happy with Zaslav's performance, wanted to lock him up.
September 11, 2009
Zaslav's contract was extended two years before its original termination date because the board, happy with Zaslav's performance, wanted to lock him up.
The Problem with ‘Superstar CEOs’
August 5, 2009
Having a star CEO may bring the press, but its impact can lead to trouble down the road.
August 5, 2009
Having a star CEO may bring the press, but its impact can lead to trouble down the road.
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.
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.
Many Companies to Withhold Disclosure of Performance Goals in 2008, Survey Finds
January 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A significant portion of large U.S. companies are not planning to disclose performance goals for their executive pay programs in their 2008 proxy statements, a poll by Watson Wyatt finds.
January 24, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A significant portion of large U.S. companies are not planning to disclose performance goals for their executive pay programs in their 2008 proxy statements, a poll by Watson Wyatt finds.
Aflac Moves Say on Pay Voting up to 2008
November 19, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Aflac Inc.’s board has approved a resolution that moves the adoption of Say on Pay up from 2009 to 2008. The resolution will give the company’s shareholders an opportunity to cast a non-binding advisory vote on the company’s pay-for-performance compensation of the top five named executive officers.
November 19, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Aflac Inc.’s board has approved a resolution that moves the adoption of Say on Pay up from 2009 to 2008. The resolution will give the company’s shareholders an opportunity to cast a non-binding advisory vote on the company’s pay-for-performance compensation of the top five named executive officers.
Smith & Wesson Signs CEO to New, Performance-Based Contract
November 14, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., parent company of Smith & Wesson, has announced that it entered into a new employment agreement with President and CEO Michael F. Golden, securing his continued service through November 2010.
November 14, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., parent company of Smith & Wesson, has announced that it entered into a new employment agreement with President and CEO Michael F. Golden, securing his continued service through November 2010.
Hershey Kisses Eight Directors Goodbye
November 12, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
In an effort to push for more improved company performance, The Hershey Company has replaced eight members of its board of directors.
November 12, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
In an effort to push for more improved company performance, The Hershey Company has replaced eight members of its board of directors.
Drucker in the Boardroom
October 1, 2007 by Elizabeth Haas Edersheim
Although generally known throughout his storied professional life for his work with chief executives, Peter Drucker advised hundreds of boards of diverse organizations around the world, constantly reminding them of the need to stay true to their role as a constructive “adversary of top management.”
October 1, 2007 by Elizabeth Haas Edersheim
Although generally known throughout his storied professional life for his work with chief executives, Peter Drucker advised hundreds of boards of diverse organizations around the world, constantly reminding them of the need to stay true to their role as a constructive “adversary of top management.”