Tag: Kit Bingham
Investor engagement veteran backs higher pay for non-executives
Former Hermes head of stewardship supports recent calls for higher levels of non-executive pay as the role increasingly involve more commitment.
Are you ready for 2026?
Buckle up: it looks like boards are in for a turbulent time. We interviewed key figures about what this new year might bring for business.
UK makes progress on FTSE 350 board membership
Although the UK is striking the right gender balance with incoming directors, it is missing out on fresh faces, finds report.
Parker Review finds ethnic diversity shortfall in FTSE 250
Although good progress has been made overall, nearly a fifth of boards have no ethnic minority member yet.
Boards get more involved as stress rises
UK CEOs under pressure need board help, so directors seek more operational information, recent research reveals.
Filling top CEO roles externally is on the rise
Survey also shows poor progress on diversity, with chief executive appointments being almost exclusively white and male.
Board appointments fell sharply in 2022
Companies appear to be sticking with experienced leaders—to the detriment of progress—suggests FTSE 350 boardroom research.
Board priorities 2023: tact, trust and transparency
We asked key figures what would help boards this year. The answers ranged from ‘smarter blockchain tech’ to ‘a cool head over executive pay’.
Building better boards: why firms must accelerate diversity in leadership
Our latest podcast sees experts discuss the importance of advocacy, the role of HR and the risks of governance reform.
Prime problem: the challenge of founder CEO succession
Two experts in leadership succession tackle the thorny problem of how to plan a successful transition from a founder CEO such as Jeff Bezos.