Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, discusses the role of Boards of Directors in Governance, Risk Management, and Ethics. He speaks with industry leaders every week to bring you the most up-to-date news, thought leadership, and commentary that every Board of Directors and those who report to Boards can use going forward.
Christina Bresani on Key Board Issues in 2022 and 2023
In this episode of Across the Board, I visit with Christina Bresani, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Advisory at William Blair. In this podcast, we consider some of the top issues facing Boards in 2022 and into 2023. Some of the highlights from the podcast include:
Unsolicited offers/takeovers are likely to increase.
Large corporations are prioritizing portfolio optimization.
Non-tech companies are accelerating their focus on digitalization.
What is ESG’s role in corporate governance?
M&A expansion?
Momentum around shareholder activism strengthens.
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26 Aug 2021
Board Oversight of Racial DE&I
In this episode of Across the Board, I visit with Ben Colton- Global Co-Head of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors and Rusty O’Kelley Managing Director at Russell Reynolds and Associates. They join me to discuss their recent article Board Oversight of Racial DE&I. Some of the highlights include:
Who the article is it aimed at.
What should motivate board oversight of racial equity?
What does Board oversight look like in practice?
What metrics can Board’s employ?
What are the challenges in a global context?
What guidance do you jointly suggest for a Board to employ?
Why is this issue so critical now for stakeholders and asset stewards?
How does this issue relate to the overall sustainability of a corporation?
Why are these issues critical to the success of an overall ESG program?
Resources
For a copy of the article Board Oversight of Racial DE&I click here.
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29 Apr 2021
Ben Colton on SSGA 2020 Asset Stewardship Report
In this episode of Across the Board, I visit with Ben Colton- Global Co-Head of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. He joins me to discuss the latest SSGA Asset Stewardship Report. Some of the highlights include:
Key takeaways from the 2020 Report.
How does SSGA uses its ‘voice and vote” to hold Boards accountable?
The SSGA view on the need for corporate transparency on sustainability.
Why is Board refreshment so critical?
Where do companies need to be in 2025 on ESG and Diversity and Inclusion?
Resources
For a copy of the State Street Global Advisors 2020 Asset Stewardship Report click here.
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