Tag: chairman
French trend sees merger of CEO and chairman roles
Figures reveal that companies in France have moved to combines the roles of chairman and chief executive, in contradiction to trends elsewhere.
Hornby’s interim chairman sets departure time; Pettigrew quits Crest Nicholson
Hornby interim chairman David Adams prepares to leave the business after four months, while Jim Pettigrew will depart Crest Nicholson and focus on his financial services board roles.
GE chairman appoints activist investor representative onto board
Trian’s Ed Garden has joined the GE board at the behest of the company’s new chairman and CEO John Flannery.
Telit’s governance tidy-up includes financial review and cost-cutting
Following the departure of CEO Oozi Cats, Telit seeks a new chairman and non-executives; an external review of finances; and cost-cutting, as covenant test looms.
Low-level support for CEOs becoming chairmen, poll suggests
Study finds little backing for chief executives becoming chairmen in their organisations.
Should chairmen become CEO within the same company?
Corporate governance restricts opportunities for chief executives to take on a dual role as chair. But is there any evidence to suggest the CEO-to-chairman move is a problem?
Caterpillar splits CEO and chairman roles
World’s most iconic maker of construction equipment is to separate the top boardroom positions.
James Murdoch suffers shareholder revolt
Independent shareholders vote against the reappointment of James Murdoch as chairman of Sky.
ISS: no ‘compelling reason’ for departure of Speedy Hire executive chairman
Proxy advisor enters row over Speedy Hire executive chairman Jan Astrand, saying there’s no compelling argument for departure despite demands from investor Toscafund.