Push continues to reform company directors’ duties so that they embrace a wider circle of stakeholders.

The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.

Retired, resigned or left the company? A Stanford study suggests more chief executives are pushed out by boards than previously assumed.

There is an inherent conflict of interest between main and executive boards, with two different time horizons and two different risk impacts.

During Covid, many boards deferred reviews of the performance and development needs of their CEO. It is a task that must now be completed.

Reports say investors including Cevian and Norges Bank will vote against a resolution to discharge board liability over compliance breaches.

Campaign group ClientEarth claims board members have breached their directors’ duties by failing to “properly prepare” for climate change.

John Rich is co-ordinating MHP’s distribution drivers throughout the country: “If we fail the biggest distribution of food in Ukraine fails.”

Ukrainian firms are facing huge operational challenges, as well as responsibilities to their employees and the economy of their country.

Even the best non-executives shouldn’t presume they can solve all the board’s difficulties, especially those symptomatic of wider issues.