Supply-chain stalls, soaring inflation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict—when every month seems to bring a fresh crisis, excelling at oversight is no small feat. When it comes to boardroom performance in a time of constant change, Lionel L. Nowell, our 2022 Director of the Year, stands above the rest.
While grappling with Covid’s devastating toll on the hospitality industry, Marriott also lost CEO Arne Sorenson to cancer. Lead Independent Director Fritz Henderson shares lessons gleaned from boardroom conversations in times of crisis.
The past two roller-coaster years have challenged boards as never before—but have also provided a wealth of lessons for directors willing to learn.
How can boards help management challenge assumptions, anticipate investor criticism and drive innovation? Three veteran directors share strategies.
Pamela Arway became chair of DaVita in 2020, just in time to help the critical care provider grapple with some of the most difficult decisions it’s ever faced.
Amid a litany of arguments that moving to 100 percent renewable power is impossible, Xcel Energy’s board decided to do it anyway—challenging other businesses to follow.
