Andrew Kakabadse

Professor Andrew Kakabadse is an internationally renowned expert on boards, top team management and leadership. A professor of governance and strategic leadership at Henley Business School, he is currently working on a major global study of boardroom effectiveness and governance practice.

Latest Articles by Andrew Kakabadse

  1. Chair overlooking the city

    27 September, 2021

    The hot seat: how chairs shape a positive board culture

    A chair’s real skill lies in their ability to engage with and earn the respect of the board without having to overtly exercise power.

  1. Greenwashing emissions from a chimney

    16 August, 2021

    Boards need to stop ESG greenwashing and recognise reputational threats

    There is no standard measure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance—and the system is largely being used as greenwash.

  1. Pile of blocks with regulation on top

    28 June, 2021

    The regulator’s dilemma: finding a balance between trust and compliance

    Organisations of all types can be divided on their mission, vision and strategy. A combination of compliance and stewardship is the solution.

  1. businessman in a maze

    20 May, 2021

    Implementing strategic change at a time of uncertainty

    Companies are navigating one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history. Strategic change at these times is a challenging endeavour.

  1. Robot holding an apple

    20 May, 2021

    System error: why AI without humans is a governance challenge

    From the Post Office scandal to chatbots creating their own language, AI is in danger of becoming ungovernable without human intervention.