
Shareholder Activists Question Board Quality, Performance
Unsurprisingly, shareholder activism has increased this year. Here’s how corporate boards can avoid becoming targets.

Unsurprisingly, shareholder activism has increased this year. Here’s how corporate boards can avoid becoming targets.

Like many family businesses, Molina Healthcare hit a wall under second-generation leadership, spurring its board to remove founding family members serving as CEO and CFO. Board Chair Dale Wolf was recognized with the 2024 Courage in the Boardroom Award for his role in navigating that difficult and contentious decision—and putting a flagging company back on a path to impressive growth.

As companies face the need to transform frequently, having the right kind of leader becomes even more critical for success.

From intensifying shareholder expectations to ever-evolving technology and pricing strategies, directors share insights on navigating the cross-currents facing today’s boards.

Boeing’s board deserves credit for decisive choice of an experienced outsider CEO to execute what will be an extremely difficult turnaround.

Janow was recognized by peers for successfully leading Mastercard’s CEO transition and cybersecurity efforts.