The push for increased diversity on corporate boards ramped up recently when Vanguard, a leader in mutual funds and asset management, released its 2019 Investment Stewardship Annual Report. The report, released on August 30,...more
Companies who engage with their large institutional shareholders on environmental and social issues during the 2018 proxy season should keep in mind that these investors are facing pressure from other investors on their...more
Citing the importance of publicly owned companies to the U.S. economy, a group of thirteen leading executives issued a set of principles, on July 21, 2016, outlining their vision for the critical elements of good corporate...more
On January 28, 2016, Lead Director Network (LDN) members met in New York City to discuss their companies’ and boards’ relations with institutional investors. Members were joined by Glenn Booraem, fund treasurer and head of...more
Rhonda Brauer is a senior managing director of corporate governance at Georgeson Inc. where she helps companies enhance their shareholder communications and analyze their governance practices. She recently joined Latham &...more