Ruth Sullivan

Ruth Sullivan is an associate editor to Board Agenda. Ruth worked for the Financial Times for many years and is an accomplished and award winning editor who worked writes on corporate governance, leadership and management issues.

Latest Articles by ruthsullivan

  1. Diverse leadership team members

    10 June, 2021

    How to boost diversity in your company’s leadership team

    The business case for a diverse leadership team is clear. But a diversity strategy needs to encompass all aspects of an organisation to lock in future success.
  2. cybersecurity

    25 June, 2019

    Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap

    The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?
  3. young professionals, millennials, corporate governance

    26 July, 2018

    Next-generation thinking on governance can’t be ignored

    Tapping into the thinking of young professionals on issues that affect business, society and the economy is a vital part of any evolutionary process. Corporate governance is no exception.
  4. executive pay, remuneration

    18 May, 2018

    Remuneration tightrope: what is the future of exec pay?

    Executive pay has become a core issue in corporate governance. As companies begin to act on excess, we ask what’s in store for pay in the future.

  5. regulation, corporate governance

    23 February, 2018

    Which direction for corporate governance?

    What began as a response to corporate scandal, corporate governance is making great strides in driving leadership accountability in Europe—but it’s still a work in progress, with views and policies differing considerably.
  6. board merger, mergers & acquisitions, strategy

    12 December, 2017

    Five steps to ensuring an effective board merger

    These best-practice insights on how to smooth the path to a successful board merger should help avoid problems and pitfalls of poor integration.
  7. risk management

    4 December, 2017

    Ten simple ways boards can manage their risks better

    Follow these ten tips on risk management and you’ll be well on your way to preventing corporate disaster.
  8. sustainability, sustainable business, responsible business

    1 November, 2017

    Sense in sustainability: the changing focus for boards

    Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.
  9. corporate culture, ethics

    31 October, 2017

    Twelve of the biggest mistakes boards make about culture 

    One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to realise the importance of culture, but it isn’t the only pitfall.
  10. executive pay reform

    7 April, 2017

    Transparency should be at the heart of executive pay reform

    Executive pay levels have caused rows and debate across Europe. The answer for many is increased transparency.