News
Controversial board leaders, 17 September, 2018
Tale of Tesla’s Elon Musk is a ‘sadly familiar story’ of weak governance
News Analysis
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Controversial board leaders, 17 September, 2018
Tale of Tesla’s Elon Musk is a ‘sadly familiar story’ of weak governance
Elon Musk, Tesla's “chairman, product architect and CEO”, has recently the displayed classic traits of a dominant, idiosyncratic and controversial boss which, according to one commentator, is a sure sign of weak governance.
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Leadership, 11 September, 2018
Succession planning: Alibaba works its magic
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has revealed plans for succession, the culmination of decade-long preparation. How can other companies follow his example?
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CEO responsibility, 10 September, 2018
When an IT failure should mean ‘goodbye’ for a CEO
The resignation of Paul Pester as chief executive of TSB after an IT failure highlights the risks of tech going awry. But should the CEO always carry the can?
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Financial reports, 7 September, 2018
Quarterly reporting: Useful or an obstacle to jobs?
After intervention by Donald Trump the US is considering an end to quarterly reporting. Many argue that it would be a bad idea.
Board Moves
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Sports Direct board reshuffle, 18 September, 2018
Hellawell leaves Sports Direct as Ashley lambasts City and media
Keith Hellawell leaves Sports Direct after a tumultuous period; founder Mike Ashley hits back at media and City for backing company performance, yet "stabbing Sports Direct in the back".
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Board diversity, 24 August, 2018
Stobart appoints first female executive in board overhaul
Plans to refresh Stobart Group's board are apace, with Ginny Pulbrook taking a non-executive role.
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Initial public offering, 22 August, 2018
Uber boosts IPO plan after long-awaited CFO appointment
Uber's 2019 deadline to undertake an IPO is on the cards, after a three-year wait to appoint a CFO is complete.
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Board moves, 20 August, 2018
Board moves at YouGov, Direct Line, and Silence Therapeutics
YouGov appoints new non-exec Ashley Martin; Silence's chair Dr Annalisa Jenkins departs after ten months in the role; and experienced board member Fiona McBain joins Direct Line.
