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From a tactical perspective, activists have the ultimate advantage: they get to choose whether and when a campaign will take place, write Sidley Austin LLP partners Jessica Wood, Derek Zaba and Kai Haakon E. Liekefett. The best defense? A clear strategy that is well-articulated to shareholders, executed deftly and evidenced by financial and operational performance. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gZPmy6SB #ShareholderActivism

Shareholder activism in the U.S. has surged in 2024, with over 150 new positions by activist investors and broker-dealers contributing to aggressive, unpredictable tactics, including stealth accumulations and proxy fights. Evercore’s Bill Anderson and Zach Oleksiuk, CFA outline steps companies should consider. https://lnkd.in/epzy9pNq

With a wave of high-profile CEO departures in recent months leaving boards unprepared, Corporate Board Member and Farient Advisors LLC surveyed 150 public company directors this past June-July to uncover how they’re managing this growing risk. The latest research reveals insights on how boards are preparing for leadership turnover. Explore the findings from our second year of joint research now. https://lnkd.in/ei6qMnCz

With so much touted potential, GenAI has so far given business leaders a run for their money—with, it seems, little result. In July, as part of our Director Confidence Index initiative in partnership with Diligent Institute, Corporate Board Member surveyed nearly 100 board members about how their respective companies are using the technology, where they see potential, and who should run the strategy. Here are some takeaways from that research. https://lnkd.in/edcCShmW #DirectorConfidence #GenAI #BoardMember #CorporateBoard #Directors #Boards

Is your M&A strategy equipped for today's complex landscape? In an era of heightened shareholder activism and sophisticated tactics like "bumpitrage," understanding institutional ownership has become crucial. George Rubis of Alliance Advisors highlights how leveraging advanced tools and insights can empower executives to navigate M&A complexities with confidence. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ds3bRhBY #CorporateGovernance #MandA #ShareholderEngagement

Thank you to everyone who joined us for day two of Corporate Board Member’s Boardroom Summit last week! From engaging peer roundtable discussions to thought-provoking general sessions, we covered key governance topics such as board-CEO partnerships, director skills, cybersecurity oversight and more. 🙏 Special thanks to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to our sponsors for their support. We are also grateful to the attendees for your participation and commitment to board excellence. Not to mention the hard work and dedication of our incredible CEG staff. We look forward to seeing many of you at future events and continuing our journey of strengthening board leadership together. 👉 Scroll through to see some of the highlights of the day. 🙏 Thank you to our speakers: Adina Storch, Alicja Cade, Amy Rojik, Andrew Fastow, Bhavin Manjee, Brenda DiLuigi, Catie Hall, Darren Moskovitz, David Homovich, Debra Kelly-Ennis, Emily Peterson Alva, George Casey, Joan Conley, Jillian Alsheimer, Kaley Childs Karaffa, Kai Haakon E. Liekefett, Kevin O'Neill, Kris Pederson, Lisa Boyd, Lyuba Goltser, Maggie Wilderotter, Maria Doughty, Marshall Adkins, Patricia Russo, Paul DeNicola, Peter Browning, Rick DeRose, Roselyn Feinsod, Sarah Coyne, Sheila Bangalore, TK Kerstetter, Todd Krauser, Tony Clark and Yiting Du. Follow Corporate Board Member on LinkedIn and consider joining Corporate Board Member Network for priority access to next year’s Boardroom Summit and more. Photo credit: Ben Hider Photography

Thank you to everyone who participated in day one of the Corporate Board Member’s Boardroom Summit last week! 👉 Scroll through to see some of the highlights of the day. We kicked off with engaging peer exchanges, where directors explored key topics with our expert facilitators. A special thank you to Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, BDO, Morrison Foerster, Goodwin Proctor, Major, Lindsey & Africa and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for guiding these valuable discussions. In the afternoon, we officially opened the Boardroom Summit and were inspired by insights from Dale Wolf, Florin Rotar, Keith Meyer, Lee Shavel, Matt Paese, Merit Janow, Ram Charan and Simon Freakley on courage and leadership in the boardroom, navigating AI, CEO succession and more. Big shoutout to the CEG team: Patricia DeCandia Amato, Dan Bigman, Simone Bunsen, Christopher Chalk, Marshall Cooper, Lisa Cooper, Wayne Cooper, Season Crawford, Liz Fallon, Joshua Gaw, MBA, KimMarie Hagerty, Jon Lee, Katie Lamkin, Nick Marino, Simon O'Neill, Rachel O'Rourke, Jennifer Pellet, CJ Prince, Paytan Rhea, Jamie Tassa, Leigh Townes. Follow Corporate Board Member on LinkedIn and consider joining Corporate Board Member Network for more insights on board governance. Photo credit: Ben Hider Photography #BoardroomSummit #Leadership #boardroom #AI #ceosuccession

Last week Corporate Board Member hosted it’s 20th annual Boardroom Summit in New York, two days that were chock-a-block with ideas and insights from a raft of compelling speakers. We’ll have plenty to deliver to you from the event in the days ahead, but for now, we’ll focus on a session that drew a ton of attention—and questions. The topic? Generative artificial intelligence, of course. Keith Meyer, Global Practice Leader of Board Services at Major, Lindsey & Africa interviewed Florin Rotar, Chief AI Officer at Avanade, about the burgeoning impact of AI on corporate governance. They hit a ton of hot issues, from regulatory complexities to internal company dynamics, offering up some useful insights for corporate boards navigating the dawn of the AI age. https://lnkd.in/ep-VVfkk #AI #CorporateGovernance #AIGovernance #Boardroom

No presentations. No sales pitches. The Board Committee Peer Exchange is just focused, actionable conversations on the topics that matter most to you as a public company director. Spots are filling up. Reserve your seat today ➡ https://lnkd.in/gyMVb4nc

Providing the full board with governance education ensures that all directors are aligned with the latest regulatory requirements and governance trends. This collective knowledge enhances board cohesion, reduces risks, and drives strategic success. Learn how a Corporate Membership in the Corporate Board Member Network can strengthen your board's governance framework. https://lnkd.in/eZpAgGvE #CorporateGovernance #BoardImpact #CorporateBoardMemberNetwork