Currently auditco chair of Norwegian Air Shuttle and VELUX, Deacon joins the restaurant operator in January.

Taylor is optimistic that better leadership can enable purpose and sustainability to go beyond tackling reputational and regulatory risk.

FCA to probe harassment; audit chairs’ decision-making; firms seek AI skills; Disney clashes with Nelson Peltz; US unions focus on Starbucks.

Right-wing activists will continue to sue corporates over diversity, equity and inclusion policies they perceive as ‘woke’.

The coffee giant’s founder has returned to the boardroom as Kevin Johnson retires after five years at the helm.