Tag #Corporate Governance

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Slater + Gordon Scandal Deepens: Former Employee Denies Authorship of Malicious Email

A malicious email criticizing Slater + Gordon staff and containing salary information was sent from a private Gmail account last Friday; a former employee whose name appeared in the email's metadata denies authorship, while the firm's investigation clears the interim chief people officer and points ...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Unilever Abruptly Replaces CEO After Less Than Two Years

Unilever unexpectedly replaced CEO Hein Schumacher with finance chief Fernando Fernandez after less than two years, causing a 3 percent stock drop; the board cited a need for faster progress and expressed confidence in Fernandez's 'decisive' approach.

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2025 Corporate Governance: Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty

In 2025, corporate boards face unprecedented challenges navigating political polarization, climate change impacts, and evolving social expectations, demanding transparent, substantive decision-making, as exemplified by Costco's successful defense of its DEI policies against a shareholder proposal (9...

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WiseTech Board Resignations Amid Founder's Controversy

Four WiseTech board members resigned on Wednesday following disagreements with founder Richard White, causing a significant share price drop and raising concerns about corporate governance.

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smh.com.au
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WiseTech Global Board Resigns Amid Founder's Scandal, $10 Billion Share Plunge

Four independent directors of Australian logistics giant WiseTech Global resigned due to "intractable differences" with founder Richard White, whose alleged inappropriate behavior towards multiple women caused a 20 percent share price drop and a $10 billion market capitalization loss; the Australian...

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Australia's \$2.4 Billion Bailout of Whyalla Steelworks and Rex Raises Concerns

The Australian government pledged \$2.4 billion to rescue the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks and Rex airline before the election, prompting concerns about preferential treatment for politically connected, poorly managed businesses, despite the questionable corporate governance of both.

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Apple Shareholders Reject Anti-DEI Proposal

Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to end its diversity and inclusion programs, despite pressure from the Trump administration and legal challenges; Apple simultaneously announced a \$500 billion US investment and 20,000 new jobs.

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Billionaire Sues Son for Control of Singapore Property Giant

Real estate tycoon Kwek Leng Beng sued his son, Sherman Kwek, CEO of City Developments Ltd. (CDL), for attempting to seize control of the company through board changes, following a 37% drop in 2024 net profit to S$201.3 million.

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theguardian.com
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Unilever Replaces CEO After 18 Months

Unilever unexpectedly replaced CEO Hein Schumacher after 18 months with CFO Fernando Fernandez, citing Fernandez's faster, more results-oriented approach, despite Schumacher's positive share price performance and initiatives including a growth action plan and 7,500 job cuts.

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WiseTech Founder Retains Position Amidst Misconduct Allegations

WiseTech founder Richard White retained his position after a boardroom showdown despite numerous allegations of misconduct, leading to the resignation of four directors and a 20 percent drop in the company's share price.

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sueddeutsche.de
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Hamburg Defends VW Supervisory Board Role Amidst Criticism

Niedersachsen's Minister of Culture, Julia Willie Hamburg, defends her controversial position on Volkswagen's supervisory board against social media criticism, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and advocating for affordable vehicles alongside a robust market strategy.

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elmundo.es
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CaixaBank Completes Bankia Era Transition with Board Restructuring

CaixaBank's board approved the departure of three Bankia-era council members and appointed five new members, including Rosa María García Piñeiro, Luis Álvarez Satorre, and Bernardo Sánchez Incera, effective after the April 11th shareholder meeting, marking the definitive end of the Bankia era and re...

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