Leadership at the board level is a complex responsibility that blends experience, strategic thinking and intentional engagement. At a recent gathering of emerging board leaders senior chairs shared practical guidance on what it takes to lead effectively and strengthen...
Boards in the United Kingdom are entering a new era of governance expectations. The latest revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code have placed a renewed spotlight on internal controls and the responsibility of directors to provide clear and credible assurances...
The first half of 2025 reshaped the proxy landscape. Rapid market shifts, new regulatory expectations including updated federal guidance on Schedules 13D and 13G and evolving activist strategies forced boards and investors to rethink how they operate. It has been the...
When Olivia stepped into her new role as clerk for her town council she found herself managing a complicated and inefficient agenda process. Her predecessor had relied on long email chains and constant follow-up requests just to prepare and approve each meeting...
Board members face an exceptional level of uncertainty today. Many leaders believe the overall risk environment for organizations sits at the higher end of the scale, with concerns centered around supply chain disruption, inflation and currency volatility, shifts in...
The past year brought significant shifts in the compliance landscape. Rising geopolitical tension, stricter sustainability expectations and stronger incentives for voluntary disclosure shaped how organisations approached risk and governance. These forces will continue...
