New research from the Conference Board says that despite a desire for diverse skillsets, companies continue to value prior board experience in their director selection.
Boards & Shareholders
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GE shareholders still want new auditor, vote suggests
While the rancor appears to have softened a bit, General Electric shareholders are still signaling to the audit committee that they want a new auditor.
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Nissan to overhaul its governance structure
In a meeting this month, Nissan’s board of directors unanimously voted in favor of a transition from a company with statutory auditors to a company with three statutory committees.
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SEC charges GT Advanced Technologies with fraud
GT Advanced Technologies is in trouble with the SEC for misleading shareholders about its ability to provide sapphire glass to Apple for its iPhones.
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Bed Bath & Beyond revamps board; shareholders revolt
In response to shareholder backlash, Bed Bath & Beyond has made several changes to its board, as well as a series of additional governance enhancements, but activist investors say the changes aren’t enough and issued a joint statement expressing their many concerns.
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Tesla to phase out four board members
Tesla disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that four of its directors eventually will be phased out, reducing the size of its board to seven.
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Keys to effective, engaging training
Executive coach Amii Barnard-Bahn tackles your questions on compliance training, conducting an ethics health check, and more.
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SEC: Amazon can’t exclude biometrics shareholder resolutions
The SEC has decided to allow a shareholder proposal demanding more information on Amazon’s use and sale of facial-recognition technology to proceed to the annual meeting’s proxy materials.
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Embattled Wells Fargo CEO steps down
Wells Fargo announced Thursday that Chief Executive Officer and President Timothy Sloan intends to retire, effective June 30. He will step down as CEO, president, and board member effective immediately.
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RK&O announces Board & Director Advisory Group
Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP announced the launch of the law firm’s Board & Director Advisory Group designed to serve corporate boards and independent directors.
