Gregory Taxin and Betsy Atkins
Gregory Taxin is the Managing Member of Spotlight Advisors, which advises in activist shareholder situations, including in six proxy fights that went to a vote in 2017. He is a former investment banker, lawyer, activist investor and CEO of proxy advisor Glass, Lewis & Co. Betsy Atkins has served on more than a dozen public company boards, is a three-time CEO, serial entrepreneur, and author of “Behind Boardroom Doors.” She currently sits on the boards of Cognizant, HD Supply, Schneider Electric, and private company, Volvo.
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To Manage Cyber Risk, Boards Need More Insight
Cyber risk, which has always represented a significant area of enterprise risk, is finally being acknowledged as intersecting with other areas of the board’s oversight.
Board Under Siege: What Wells Fargo Did Right (And Wrong)
The real test for good governance occurs in the wake of a crisis.
Shareholder Engagement: A Balancing Act
Board members share whether their oversight responsibilities should mandate regular communication with shareholders.