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Articles by Ann C. Mulé
Change is coming
By Michael Volkov – Principal at The Volkov Law Group & John Fons – Former Director of Global Compliance & Ethics Programs Corporate boards face expanding risks and increasing responsibilities. No longer is board service a ‘comfortable resting place’ for former executives forced to retire from a company because of age restrictions. Board members are subject to increasing scrutiny by prosecutors, regulators, shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders.
Sarbane Oxley Financial Expert Requirement 15 Years Later
Many companies are missing an audit committee disclosure opportunity. In the 15 years since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed, large institutional investors have been “finding their voice” and sharing their views of board expectations with regard to composition, accountability and transparency.
Reflection in the Boardroom to Make Room for Improvements
The challenges and opportunities posed by business-model disruption, environmental, social, and governance issues (ESG), corporate culture, investor scrutiny, regulatory demands, cyber risk and more are reshaping the business and risk landscape and adding to already heavy board agendas. As demands on directors’ time increase, the board’s ability to prioritize and take deep dives into the substantive issues facing the business becomes more vital — and challenging.
Importance of Being the Social Media Director
Anna Catalano was an early believer in the power of social media and the role directors can play. “I don’t think any director can ignore the impact it has on business today,” says Catalano, a director on the boards of Willis Towers Watson and Kraton Corporation. In 2010, when she joined the board of Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., a baby formula company, there was no digital strategy and no social media.
Directors & Boards - Article
Environmental, social and governance: Supporting the bottom line and the greater good. ConocoPhillips Co. director Jody Freeman sees environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG, as part of the board’s key responsibilities and an essential part of strategic planning. “We play the same oversight and fiduciary role on behalf of shareholders on ESG issues as we do on everything else,” says Freeman, who sits on the public policy committee of the energy company.
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