2 December, 2021

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  • non-executive directors waiting for an interview

    NEWS: Selection, 18 November, 2021

    New CEO appointments reflect ‘multi-dimensional role’ amid the pandemic

    Boards have appointed a greater number of women, non-nationals and candidates with an advanced degree or MBA during the past year.
  • Businessman in tailored suit

    NEWS: Leadership, 12 October, 2021

    Companies with narcissistic CEOs have lower share prices but better governance

    Almost one in five US CEOs in a Stanford University survey is considered a narcissist by fellow directors. But this may not be bad news.
  • BLM protest in Washington DC

    NEWS: Research, 4 October, 2021

    BLM protests see investors back boards with black directors

    The recruitment of black directors and the discussion of diversity in company documents both increased following the death of George Floyd.
  • Two CEOs looking out of office window

    NEWS: Selection, 7 September, 2021

    All-rounder CEOs ‘outperform those with specific industry knowledge’

    Research concludes that companies whose CEOs have a high degree of transferable skills do better than those with moderate levels.

    • Selection

    1. non-executive directors waiting for an interview

      NEWS: Selection, 18 November, 2021

      New CEO appointments reflect ‘multi-dimensional role’ amid the pandemic

      Boards have appointed a greater number of women, non-nationals and candidates with an advanced degree or MBA during the past year.
    2. Businessman in tailored suit

      NEWS: Leadership, 12 October, 2021

      Companies with narcissistic CEOs have lower share prices but better governance

      Almost one in five US CEOs in a Stanford University survey is considered a narcissist by fellow directors. But this may not be bad news.
    3. BLM protest in Washington DC

      NEWS: Research, 4 October, 2021

      BLM protests see investors back boards with black directors

      The recruitment of black directors and the discussion of diversity in company documents both increased following the death of George Floyd.
    4. Two CEOs looking out of office window

      NEWS: Selection, 7 September, 2021

      All-rounder CEOs ‘outperform those with specific industry knowledge’

      Research concludes that companies whose CEOs have a high degree of transferable skills do better than those with moderate levels.
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    Board Moves

    1. SSP Group logo

      Board moves, 1 December, 2021

      Patrick Coveney appointed as group CEO of food travel firm SSP

      Coveney is group chief executive of convenience foods producer Greencore, and will take up his new role at the end of March 2022.
    2. KPMG logo on website

      Board moves, 1 December, 2021

      KPMG UK extends Bina Mehta’s term as chair

      Mehta was initially elected to act as temporary chair for a 12-month period, but will now remain in post until 2024.
    3. Burberry store in Zurich, Switzerland

      Board moves, 30 November, 2021

      Burberry appoints Danuta Gray as non-executive director

      Gray is a former chief executive of Telefonica O2 in Ireland, and is chair of the board at Direct Line Insurance Group.
    4. Asda supermarket

      Board moves, 29 November, 2021

      Lord Stuart Rose and Dame Alison Carnwath join Asda board

      Lord Rose has been appointed as chair of the supermarket retailer, while Dame Alison joins as a non-executive director.
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    FutureBoards Corporate Governance Summit 2018: Equitable, sustainable and inclusive leadership – Oslo, June 2018

    • 26/06/2018 - 26/06/2018

    The FutureBoards Summit 2018 takes place on 26 June at Chitra House, Oslo, Norway, and will convene under the theme “Equitable, sustainable and inclusive leadership”.A select group of prominent opinion leaders, investors, board chairs/members, CEOs, politicians, regulators and academics will gather to exchange views and identify opportunities to ensure long term value creation.

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    ICGN Annual Conference Milan, June 2018

    • 25/06/2018 - 28/06/2018

    ICGN is proud to be hosted by Assogestioni in partnership with UniCredit, for our Annual Conference in Milan which will attract over 450 investors, companies and capital market stakeholders from around the world. Book your place to avoid missing out! 

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    ICSA Annual Conference 2018: The New Agenda for Governance – London, July 2018

    • 10/07/2018 - 11/07/2018

    The ICSA Annual Conference is the premier industry event for company secretaries and governance leaders. This year’s programme will explore the implications of the revised UK Corporate Governance Code and what it will mean for boards. It will also examine how business can prepare for Brexit, alongside a wealth of quality opportunities for professional and personal development.

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