Tag: board directors
McDonald’s elects new board members
Tony Capuano, Jennifer Taubert and Amy Weaver will all join the fast-food multinational’s board of directors on 1 October.
What happens when a director resigns?
A High Court judge has determined that resigning from the board will not necessarily mean leaving all liabilities behind.
IoD calls for voluntary code of conduct for board directors
Institute of Directors says a voluntary code would “articulate standards for directors” without adding to the “burden” of regulation.
Many executives ‘fail to understand the role and value of boards’
A recent webinar on board effectiveness discussed the mix of competence and courage required from non-executive directors.
Directors’ social networks reduce risk of corporate failure
Study says failure is less likely when a board’s “social network” is large, its managerial network small and its executive pay relatively low.
Is Elon Musk trolling Twitter?
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Musk has created a tricky governance challenge by buying a 9.2% stake in Twitter but declining a seat on the board.
Selecting a direction: the six paths to leadership
The distinct paths taken by executives when assuming leadership roles will influence their perspectives and strategies for success.
Directors need to ‘up their game’ on ESG strategy
Study says 70% of board directors say they are “not at all” or only “moderately“ effective at integrating ESG concerns into company strategy.
Rethinking boards: what does the future hold for directors?
As companies increase in complexity, directors may struggle to add impact and value. Here are five potential areas for board reform.
Facebook owner Meta names Tony Xu as board director
Xu is co-founder, chief executive officer and chair of DoorDash, the leading online food delivery company in the US.