Tag: CEOs
Kevin Davidson named as CEO of Norman Broadbent
Davidson was previously managing director of Ducatus Partners and chief executive of Maxwell Drummond International.
John Flint named as CEO of the UK Infrastructure Bank
Ex-HSBC CEO Flint is the first permanent chief of the UKIB, which opened in June and aims to accelerate investment infrastructure projects.
All-rounder CEOs ‘outperform those with specific industry knowledge’
Research concludes that companies whose CEOs have a high degree of transferable skills do better than those with moderate levels.
Introduction of dual-class shares could create ‘unsackable CEOs’
“Making directors irremovable, for any length of time, will damage British innovation and damage corporate governance” says Oxford law expert.
CEOs who post on social media ‘more likely to trade in their own stocks’
Academics reveal “preliminary evidence” of a connection between social media activity and the likelihood of unethical business conduct.
James Saralis named as chief executive of NAHL Group
Saralis has been chief financial officer at the consumer legal services group since 2018.
How to onboard directors so they hit the ground running
Here are seven ways to deliver an effective induction process for board directors that will help them to quickly make a valuable contribution.
CEOs who play to type win the market
An important CEO attribute that shapes firm strategies such as mergers and acquisitions is uncovered.
Smaller boards are more likely to choose generalist chief executives
Research into CEO selection suggests that smaller boards choose generalist candidates to enhance diversity of experience or expert knowledge.
Companies with CEOs that focus on culture ‘have higher growth rate’
Survey reveals relationship between chief executives that intentionally target their company’s culture and company performance.