Director Roles & Responsibilities

Composition of a board does not always guarantee effectiveness; what does are the personal attributes of the individual directors.

CEO succession is not an event, but a series of actions orchestrated over the course of several years. Here are four tips on how to make this go as successfully as possible.

According to a new study by proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services released this week, the number of both women and ethnic minorities either joining or serving as directors at Russell 3000 companies hit a record high in 2019.

Survey by Corporate Board Member and Ernst & Young LLP shows that half of corporate directors report being unconvinced their boards have the appropriate resources to move their companies forward in this era of fast-paced technological change.

As businesses look to navigate the treacherous waters of disruption, the Titanic can teach us a lot. It was not the iceberg that led to the downfall of the ship; rather, it was a culture of overconfidence and narrow-mindedness.

Two boardroom battles in May demonstrate how important the clear communication of business strategy is when fighting off challenges from activist investors.