Dingemans, formerly GSK’s chief financial officer, will take his seat on the board of the telecoms giant in January.

Dingemans is a senior adviser at global investment firm The Carlyle Group and a former chief financial officer of GlaxoSmithKline.

Both WPP and Adidas have delayed plans to employ the controversial capital management tool, reflecting ongoing concerns in the UK and US about its use.

Ruth Kelly joins the Heathrow board, Network International hires Ron Kalifa and Cindy Rose takes NED role at WPP.

The Investment Association has written warning letters to 32 “repeat offender” companies who saw revolts over the same issues for two years running.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has revealed plans for succession, the culmination of decade-long preparation. How can other companies follow his example?

WPP has resolved its search for a new chief executive by selecting an internal candidate, making the media giant in tune with appointment trends in the FTSE 100.

Board of advertising agency WPP appoints independent counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by founder and CEO Sir Martin Sorrell.

Advertising giant comes under further pressure to refine its succession plans for chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell.

A new pay-ratio report from The Equality Trust exposes chief executive remuneration compared with average wages.