Board Governance

A unicorn company has much in common with the legendary creature it’s named for—both are exceedingly rare, highly sought after and potentially difficult to handle. Directors coming into a unicorn scenario would do well...

Most directors would agree that diversity of thought is key to good governance. But even the most diverse board, with a variety of backgrounds and ages represented, can still fall prey to conformity of...

Companies that can’t find a way to reinvent themselves in this digital era risk losing ground quickly and, ultimately, face obsolescence. The smorgasbord of advanced technology that enables digital transformation can easily overwhelm those...

The number of public companies disclosing artificial intelligence (“AI”) as a material risk factor in their SEC filings has grown exponentially from virtually none in 2016 to more than 80 this year alone. Multinational conglomerate Alphabet, for...

Corporate directors may need to re-evaluate their risk of being held personally responsible for the long-term negative effects of products on consumers and communities. Recent lawsuits seeking damages related to harm victims suffered from products...

Corporate Board Member recently had the chance to talk with Pat Russo about her experience dealing with disruptive tech, both as CEO and a director of companies in the throes of transformation.