Interviews
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Interview: Fiona Reynolds, PRI, 19 June, 2017
A matter of principle: Fiona Reynolds
Since its inception in 2006, the PRI has made inroads into ensuring that investors properly address ESG. But, there is much work to be done if it is to meet its goal of doing itself out of a job.
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Interview: Tim Haywood, Interserve, 2 May, 2017
Integrated implementation: Tim Haywood
Interserve has become a golden example of integrated reporting. Group finance director Tim Haywood talks about the pain of implementing integrated reporting, and the need for measures of substance.
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Interview: Vanda Murray, Fenner, 31 March, 2017
View from the chair: Vanda Murray
Vanda Murray's appointment as chairman of Fenner plc last year was a baptism of fire, but she has risen to the challenge, despite increased directorial pressure.
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Interview: Steve Waygood, Aviva, 29 March, 2017
A good investment: Steve Waygood
Focus on environmental, social and governance issues has in the past been lacking in the investment industry, but interest is finally on the ascendant, says Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer at Aviva.
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Interview: Michelle Edkins, Blackrock, 14 December, 2016
Interview: Michelle Edkins, Blackrock
Blackrock is the world’s largest asset manager, so when it speaks, boards listen. Michelle Edkins, the company’s head of global investment stewardship, swears by the importance of good board composition and diversity.
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Interview: Stephen Haddrill, FRC, 9 December, 2016
A question of cultural reform
Corporate governance in the UK is under scrutiny. Stephen Haddrill, chief executive of the UK’s governance regulator, discusses where he believes change should come.
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Interview: Richard Howitt & Paul Druckman, IIRC, 7 December, 2016
Integrated reporting: leaders see strong potential for growth
Integrated reporting is growing in popularity and winning heavyweight support. Board Agenda spoke to the leaders behind the corporate reporting framework that makes people and natural resources essential capital.
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Interview: Sir John Parker, Anglo American, 6 December, 2016
View from the chair: Sir John Parker
Sir John Parker, chairman of mining giant Anglo American, is calling for broader ethnic diversity in British boardrooms. He tells Dina Medland why.
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Interview: Turid Elisabeth Solvang, ECODA, 16 June, 2016
Trust builds the future
The new chairman of ecoDa, the European Confederation of Directors' Associations, says rebuilding trust in company boards is at the top of her agenda.
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Interview: Sir Mervyn King, IIRC, 10 June, 2016
Reporting revolution
Professor Mervyn King, chairman of the IIRC, explains why the revolution in integrated reporting is "complete", and why after only two years in existence, this new approach is being welcomed by companies and regulators.
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Interview: Nick Land, Vodafone, 1 June, 2016
Evolution not revolution
Audit committees are faced with more and more responsibility but Vodafone's Nick Land says they are taking it in their stride.
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Interview: Kerrie Waring, ICGN, 27 May, 2016
Stewardship, non-financial reporting and engagement
The International Corporate Governance Network celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Executive director Kerrie Waring looks back on changes in governance, what the priorities are now and what the future may hold.
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Interview: Paul Koster, VEB, 20 May, 2016
Taking the initiative
Shareholder interests are not taken seriously and audit committees need to be more proactive in probing company strategy, says the head of the Dutch shareholders' association.
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Interview: Mats Isaksson, OECD, 23 November, 2015
Governance revisited
The OECD has revealed its new governance principles after years of research. Mats Isaksson, the man who directed the project, explains the findings that underpin the latest review.
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Interview: Tim Martin, Wetherspoons, 20 November, 2015
Non-executive overload
Pub chain chairman Tim Martin has an uncompromising view of corporate governance - he believes it can do more harm than good. He explains to Board Agenda his views on shareholders, governance and his concerns about the proliferation of non-executive directors.