Conservative CEOs struggle with female inventors; CEOs emerging as diplomats; Climate dissent Down Under; Omnibus loses ‘nuance’; AI and cyber oversight intensifying

The billionaire investor is handing the reins to Greg Abel, after a long, strategic succession plan, based on value, culture and continuity.

Strengthening the foundation of the CEO-board relationship means conflicts can be resolved while maintaining a healthy tension.

Research reveals geopolitical risk is not considered a top priority by boardrooms around the world.

AstraZeneca’s chief executive, Sir Pascal Soriot, tops the list with £16.85m, High Pay Centre research reveals.

The number of chief executives leaving listed companies shows a spike in this year’s first quarter, global survey reveals.

Activists argue combining CEO and chair roles creates ‘inherent conflict of interest’.

Although female representation at board level has improved, most chief executives are men, annual survey reveals.

Many fear for their jobs and are concerned about the US presidential election, US-China relations and keeping up with AI, research reveals.

An all-party parlimentary committee on ESG seeks a 40% target for female executives in the top 500 UK companies.