More than ever, boards of directors are facing heightened scrutiny as shareholder pressure begins to mount regarding social and regulatory issues. Addressing these issues requires adequate planning and a deep understanding of the governance landscape.
Several features in this issue of C-Suite narrow in on the various risks boards face and the strategies they should implement to mitigate those risks and optimize performance. H. Rodgin Cohen, Senior Chairman at Sullivan & Cromwell, shared his experience assisting firms through the financial crisis and weighed in on the importance of regulatory compliance and risk management. And Joann Lublin, Careers Columnist and former Management Editor at The Wall Street Journal, commented on board evaluation and how shortcomings in the process are putting companies in a precarious predicament with investors.
The cover story discusses how gender equality has taken the spotlight in recent years as companies are paying closer attention to boardroom diversity, the gender pay gap at the executive level and more. If you’re joining us for the Board Leadership Forum at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, several industry experts and board members will weigh in on this subject and discuss how boards should objectively evaluate board strategy and risk, as well as the tools required to ensure constructive interaction with key shareholders and advisors.
As always, please enjoy this issue and feel free to reach out to me directly with any feedback
David Chun
CEO and Founder, Equilar
dchun@equilar.com