Tag: CEOs
Splitting CEO and chair jobs becomes proxy season feature
Activists argue combining CEO and chair roles creates ‘inherent conflict of interest’.
Women fill more board roles, but fewer are CEOs
Although female representation at board level has improved, most chief executives are men, annual survey reveals.
CEOs ‘more anxious’ than last year
Many fear for their jobs and are concerned about the US presidential election, US-China relations and keeping up with AI, research reveals.
Parliamentarians push for more women execs
An all-party parlimentary committee on ESG seeks a 40% target for female executives in the top 500 UK companies.
Most business leaders see AI as a ‘force for good’
Executives look to the ‘huge advantages’ of AI and see a role for business in addressing concerns, survey of CEOs reveals.
CEO churn is highest since 2019
Chief executive appointments in the FTSE 100 are also up—but only 27% of incoming CEOs are female, report reveals.
Governance ‘fails with superstar CEOs’
Beware the rise of chief executives who are accorded special privileges and apparently can do no wrong, research warns.
CEO turnover rises steeply
The researchers say political changes and business difficulties may have accelerated turnover, which has risen 150% in the FTSE 100 alone.
News round-up: this week in governance
Wirecard causes EY ban; CEOs and geopolitical power; WEF picks Alex Edmans; “Boomerang CEOs” not always a hit.
News round-up: this week in governance
Mars CEO defends ESG and purpose; US president vetoes anti-ESG bill; trust can negatively affect M&As; Centrica chief’s £4.5m pay packet.