Diverse boardrooms have been shown to correlate with improved financial performance. But creating a talent pipeline isn’t an overnight task.

The revised UK Corporate Governance Code has emphasised the importance of board diversity, but there is consternation over corporate commitment to it as many firms fail to comply fully with reporting requirements.

Iain Ferguson survives attempts to oust him from Stobart, but he isn’t part of the board’s plan to bring shareholders onside by overhauling personnel, governance and ownership.

Research reveals the effect of increasing the average number of female directors on boards.

Both Legal & General Investment Management and The Investment Association have fired warning shots at FTSE 350 boards to improve gender diversity, or face the consequences.

Fund manager BlackRock says it will look to ensure boardrooms are diverse and that companies are revealing their exposure to climate risk.

Two-day event will see participants explore stakeholder expectations, building effective networks and formal and informal power structures.

Research finds boardroom gender diversity is improving, but has developed most in companies where leadership roles are also occupied by women.

US clothing retailer faces claims that performance has suffered because of a lack of boardroom diversity.

Fund manager takes aim at US companies that have failed to appoint women to their boards.