Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters have become a boardroom priority for public companies, including those represented in the Audit Committee Leadership Network (ACLN). Regulators, investors, customers, and society at large are…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
Companies are facing an ever-growing demand from investors, regulators, and activist groups to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their business strategies and to provide transparency about past and planned actions.…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Board risk oversight
On November 4th (virtually) and 17th (in London), Insurance Governance Leadership Network participants met to discuss how cybersecurity risks and responses have evolved and which risks are of particular concern to large insurers, including the…
Innovation and technology, Financial services leadership and talent, Risk management and oversight / Insurance and Asset Management
Amid fierce competition for talent, compensation committees are assessing whether their pay philosophies are effective in rewarding and retaining skilled leaders. The current wave of volatility is causing boards to consider what circumstances…
Executive Compensation
Operational disruptions, scrutiny of environmental and social practices, and economic uncertainty have made the already challenging task of board leadership even harder. On November 15, Lead Director Network members discussed tactical ways to…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management
Environmental and social issues dominated the 2021 proxy season. Companies faced pressure from investors, employees, customers, and regulators to both enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and broadcast the results. On…
Boards and General Management
On November 3, 2021, Bank Governance Leadership Network (BGLN) participants met virtually to discuss evolving challenges, risks, and opportunities in how banks collect, store, analyze, and use data. Participants were joined by guests including…
Innovation and technology, Risk management and oversight, Financial Strategy / Banking
The long-term sustainability and success of large companies depends on a variety of factors, many of which are influenced by the actions of boards and their compensation committees. Recent events, including an eventful proxy season, a prolonged…
Executive Compensation, Investor perspectives on public companies
Many institutional investors now view sustainability as a critical driver of operating and financial performance and assert that a company’s ability to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into its strategy is key to value…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management, Investor perspectives on public companies
Although shareholder activism is not new, it is evolving in ways that present new challenges for boards. Companies face broader pressure, from a broader group of investors, to change their practices. While the issues that gave rise to activist…
Board and committee effectiveness, Boards and General Management