The S&P 500 Had A Great Year Recruiting Diverse Directors: Is It Sustainable?
Intention will be key. Ask the following questions to determine how intentional you are about changing board composition.
Intention will be key. Ask the following questions to determine how intentional you are about changing board composition.
Living up to expectations may require some boards to take a hard and honest look at how they’ve approached dealing with some of the five priorities the investor has highlighted.
With the courts saying that shareholders must prove that they have formally asked boards to diversify—and given boards time to make changes—a couple of responses from shareholders are likely.
When government agencies, proxy advisors and shareholders all agree on the same things, it’s time for boards to move.
Companies with ethical corporate cultures can reap several rewards, including better reputations, fewer legal headaches and higher returns.
The Ford scion is leaving his corporate post to help the board better govern. For other directors seeking to improve their boards, some concrete steps.